Correlation of contrast-enhanced harmonic sonography and microvessel density of renal cell carcinoma
Y Chen, Y Hao, N Wu, Y Ran · Ultraschall in der Medizin - European Journal of Ultrasound · 2007 · Heft 10
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Objectives: The purpose of this study was to correlate the imaging findings of renal cell carcinoma on contrast-enhanced harmonic sonography with microvessel density and histopathological grades. Methods: A total of 47 patients with 47 renal cell carcinomas were enrolled in this study prospectively. The enhancement extent of RCC, microvessel density, and histopathological grades were analyzed statistically. Results: A significant positive correlation was observed between MVD (3.0˜58.7, mean: 40.9±12.6) and the enhancement extent (2.28˜29.36dB, mean 14.94±6.14dB) of RCC (r=0.782, p