[Ultrasonic diagnosis of certain gynecological tumors]

Ultrasonic diagnosis of gynaecologic conditions is discussed. The method allows to distinguish cystic tumours from solid tumours, and to determine the size and origin of the growth, and to differentiate tumours of the uterus from ovarian tumours, ovarian cysts and ascites. Ultrasonic examinations were performed in 108 patients and the results are compared with the clinical and surgical findings. The method facts to distinguish malignant and benign tumours, but may still provide useful information also in this respect.