An Innovative Ultrasound Technique for Evaluation of Tumor Vascularity in Breast Cancers: Superb Micro-Vascular Imaging / 한국유방암학회지
Journal of Breast Cancer
; : 210-213, 2016.
Artículo
en Inglés
| WPRIM (Pacífico Occidental)
| ID: wpr-166630
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WPRO
ABSTRACT
Tumor vascularity is an important indicator for differential diagnosis, tumor growth, and prognosis. Superb micro-vascular imaging (SMI) is an innovative ultrasound technique for vascular examination that uses a multidimensional filter to eliminate clutter and preserve extremely low-velocity flows. Theoretically, SMI could depict more vessels and more detailed vascular morphology, due to the increased sensitivity of slow blood flow. Here, we report the early experience of using SMI in 21 breast cancer patients. We evaluated tumor vascular features in breast cancer and compared SMI and conventional color or power Doppler imaging. SMI was superior to color or power Doppler imaging in detecting tumor vessels, the details of vessel morphology, and both peripheral and central vascular distribution. In conclusion, SMI is a promising ultrasound technique for evaluating microvascular information of breast cancers.
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Base de datos:
WPRIM (Pacífico Occidental)
Asunto principal:
Pronóstico
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Mama
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Neoplasias de la Mama
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Ultrasonografía
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Diagnóstico Diferencial
Tipo de estudio:
Estudio diagnóstico
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Estudio pronóstico
Límite:
Humanos
Idioma:
Inglés
Revista:
Journal of Breast Cancer
Año:
2016
Tipo del documento:
Artículo