Role of contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) in the diagnosis of endometrial pathology

Authors

  • Ciprian Mihaita Pop
  • Dan Mihu
  • Radu Badea

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15386/cjmed-499

Keywords:

ultrasound, endometrium, contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS), contrast agents, microcirculation

Abstract

Abstract

Ultrasound is the reference imaging procedure used for the exploration of endometrial pathology. As medical procedures improve and the requirements of modern medicine become more demanding, gray-scale ultrasound is insufficient in establishing gynecological diagnosis. Thus, more complex examination techniques are required: Doppler ultrasound, contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS), 3D ultrasound, etc. Contrast-enhanced ultrasound is a special examination technique that gains more and more ground. This allows a detailed real-time evaluation of microcirculation in a certain territory, which is impossible to perform by Doppler ultrasound. The aim of this review is to synthesize current knowledge regarding CEUS applications in endometrial pathology, to detail the technical aspects of endometrial CEUS and the physical properties of the equipment and contrast agents used, as well as to identify the limitations of the method.

Author Biographies

Ciprian Mihaita Pop, "Iuliu Hatieganu" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Cluj napoca

2nd Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Dan Mihu, "Iuliu Hatieganu" University of Medicine and Pharmacy

2nd Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Radu Badea, "Iuliu Hatieganu" University of Medicine and Pharmacy

Ultrasound Laboratory, Department of Imaging and Radiology, “Octavian Fodor” Regional Institute of Gastroenterology and Hepatology and Department of Medical Imaging

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Published

2015-09-20

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Pop CM, Mihu D, Badea R. Role of contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) in the diagnosis of endometrial pathology. Med Pharm Rep [Internet]. 2015 Sep. 20 [cited 2025 Oct. 3];88(4):433-7. Available from: https://medpharmareports.com/index.php/mpr/article/view/499

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Vol. 88 No. 4 (2015)

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Reviews

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