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Evolving cystic lesions

YRE Chean, NA Gazali, SA Uppaluri · Ultraschall in der Medizin - European Journal of Ultrasound · 2016 · Heft 08

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989069
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2016
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Zeitschrift
Ultraschall in der Medizin - European Journal of Ultrasound
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YRE Chean, NA Gazali, SA Uppaluri
Ausgabe
Heft 08 / 2016
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Erschienen: 2016-08-18 00:00:00
ISSN
0172-4614

Zusammenfassung

Purpose: This didactic exhibits aims to: Showcase different cases of cystic lesions that turn out to be malignant. Highlight the importance of utilising different functions/knobs in ultrasound to classify pathologies. Highlight the importance of close monitoring and proper documentation of ‘benign- looking’ lesions. Materials and methods: Despite the availability of CT and MRI, ultrasound being non- ionising and relatively cheap, is an important tool in primary screening and surveillance. There is a broad spectrum of sonographic appearances of lesions, regardless of benignity or malignancy. Therefore, the operat…

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Ultraschall in der Medizin - European Journal of Ultrasound