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Area of Science:

  • Radiology and Imaging
  • Ultrasound Technology

Background:

  • Contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) is an emerging imaging technique with unique technical considerations.
  • Image artifacts in CEUS can compromise examination quality, diagnostic accuracy, and user confidence.
  • Artifacts can stem from general ultrasound principles or CEUS-specific factors related to ultrasound contrast agents (UCAs).

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the principles of UCAs and sound-microbubble interactions relevant to artifact generation.
  • To discuss technical aspects of CEUS image generation and optimization.
  • To describe specific CEUS artifacts, their identification, and mitigation strategies for improved image quality.

Main Methods:

  • Review of CEUS principles, including ultrasound contrast agent properties and sound-microbubble interactions.
  • Discussion of technical factors influencing CEUS image quality, such as patient positioning, depth, acoustic window, and UCA dose.
  • Categorization and description of common gray-scale and CEUS-exclusive artifacts, with practical tips for identification and correction.

Main Results:

  • Identified artifacts include general ultrasound issues (shadowing, enhancement, reverberation, penetration) and CEUS-specific ones (nonlinear artifacts, pseudowashout, pseudoenhancement, signal saturation, attenuation).
  • UCA properties and image generation techniques contribute to unique artifacts affecting contrast-only, gray-scale, and Doppler images.
  • Understanding artifact origins is key to implementing corrective measures.

Conclusions:

  • Recognizing and managing CEUS artifacts is essential for enhancing imaging quality and diagnostic reliability.
  • Proper technical considerations and knowledge of artifact mitigation techniques can improve user confidence and patient care.
  • This review provides a comprehensive guide to CEUS artifacts for radiologists and sonographers.