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  • Oncology
  • Biomedical Engineering

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  • Ultrasound imaging has been a cornerstone in oncological imaging for over 50 years, with continuous improvements in image quality driven by electronics and computational power.
  • Beyond morphological assessment, ultrasound now offers functional imaging capabilities, including Doppler for flow visualization and elastography for tissue elasticity mapping.
  • Initially considered unsuitable for molecular imaging due to its mechanical contrast basis, ultrasound has evolved with the development of highly sensitive gas-bubble contrast agents.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the fundamental principles and advancements in ultrasound imaging for oncological applications.
  • To explore the evolution of ultrasound from morphological to functional and molecular imaging techniques.
  • To highlight the role of contrast agents and emerging methods in enhancing ultrasound's molecular imaging capabilities.

Main Methods:

  • Discussion of basic ultrasonic imaging properties, including contrast mechanisms and spatiotemporal resolution.
  • Explanation of image formation processes, from traditional line-based scanning to modern full-volume reconstructions.
  • Introduction to ultrasound contrast media, Doppler techniques, elastography, and molecular imaging approaches.

Main Results:

  • Significant enhancements in ultrasound image quality and functional imaging capabilities (Doppler, elastography).
  • Development of sensitive ultrasound molecular imaging techniques using gas-bubble contrast agents targeting vascular wall structures.
  • Demonstration of ongoing innovation, including super-resolution vascular imaging, showcasing the field's dynamic progress.

Conclusions:

  • Ultrasound imaging has expanded its role in oncology through technological advancements and the integration of functional and molecular imaging.
  • The development of advanced contrast agents and imaging techniques has enabled high-sensitivity molecular detection, particularly in vascular imaging.
  • Emerging methods like super-resolution vascular imaging underscore the continued evolution and potential of ultrasound in medical diagnostics.