Imaging techniques for the evaluation of ovarian cancer
Language English Country Netherlands Media print-electronic
Document type Journal Article, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't, Review
PubMed
24846098
DOI
10.1016/j.bpobgyn.2014.04.006
PII: S1521-6934(14)00063-7
Knihovny.cz E-resources
- Keywords
- CT, FIGO staging, MRI, PET/CT, follow up, ovarian cancer staging, ultrasound,
- MeSH
- Chemotherapy, Adjuvant MeSH
- CA-125 Antigen analysis MeSH
- Humans MeSH
- Lymphatic Metastasis MeSH
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging MeSH
- Membrane Proteins analysis MeSH
- Multidetector Computed Tomography MeSH
- Ovarian Neoplasms diagnosis diagnostic imaging drug therapy pathology surgery MeSH
- Tomography, X-Ray Computed MeSH
- Positron-Emission Tomography MeSH
- Neoplasm Staging MeSH
- Ultrasonography MeSH
- Check Tag
- Humans MeSH
- Female MeSH
- Publication type
- Journal Article MeSH
- Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't MeSH
- Review MeSH
- Names of Substances
- CA-125 Antigen MeSH
- Membrane Proteins MeSH
- MUC16 protein, human MeSH Browser
Women with ovarian cancer often present at advanced stage of disease. The outcome depends mainly on the stage of disease at first diagnosis, but also on the quality of treatment. For individualised tumour treatment, detailed assessment of tumour extension using modern imaging is crucial. Ultrasound remains the initial and most important imaging method for ovarian cancer detection. Although increasing evidence shows that ultrasound is an accurate technique to stage and follow up ovarian cancer, it requires an experienced examiner capable of examining both the pelvis and the abdomen. Computed tomography is the most commonly used imaging modality for preoperative staging and follow up. Magnetic resonance imaging remains a second-line imaging method for solving problems, mainly in the pelvis. Positron emission tomography combined with computed tomography is the optimal imaging technique for suspected recurrence, particularly in women with rising CA 125 levels, but negative results of conventional imaging methods.
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