Contrast-enhanced transrectal sonography in evaluation of prostate cancer: correlation with B-mode, power Doppler US and morphological findings

Recently, contrast-enhanced ultrasonography (CEUS) has been increasingly tested for diagnostic of prostate cancer (PC). Aim: To evaluate the sensitivity of B-mode, power Doppler (PD) and CEUS in PC detection and to correlate it with morphological prostatectomy findings. Material and methods: 50 patients with biopsy proven PC were examined transrectally using B-mode, PD and CEUS (pulse-inversion mode, low mechanical index) shortly before prostatectomy. Number, size and location of suspicious malignant foci were assessed. Measurements in transverse plane were done. Hypoechoic lesion, contour bulging and microcalci…