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A Coregistered Ultrasound and Photoacoustic Imaging Protocol for the Transvaginal Imaging of Ovarian Lesions
Published on: March 3, 2023
Using ultrasound to identify adnexal masses
Michael McConnell1, Brittany Strelow
1At the time this article was written, Michael McConnell was a student in the PA program at the Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences in Rochester, Minn. He now practices in orthopedic surgery at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn. Brittany Strelow is an assistant professor of medicine, practicing in community internal medicine, geriatrics, and palliative care at the Mayo Clinic. The authors have disclosed no potential conflicts of interest, financial or otherwise.
Ultrasound is a valuable tool for the initial diagnosis of pelvic masses. It can also serve as a follow-up to abdominal ultrasounds that show suspicious findings, aiding in ovarian cancer detection.
Area of Science:
- Medical Imaging
- Diagnostic Ultrasound
- Gynecologic Oncology
Background:
- Pelvic masses require accurate initial diagnosis.
- Computed Tomography (CT) is often used for ovarian cancer detection, particularly with non-specific symptoms.
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