Confounding factors of transvaginal ultrasound accuracy in endometrial cancer.

Cancer shared this article with you from Inoreader Confounding factors of transvaginal ultrasound accuracy in endometrial cancer. Via MedWorm Cancer & Oncology Research Authors: Capozzi VA, Merisio C, Rolla M, Pugliese M, Morganelli G, Cianciolo A, Gambino G, Armano G, Sozzi G, Riccò M, Berretta R Abstract Endometrial cancer is the most frequently diagnosed gynecological tumour. Transvaginal ultrasound has a leading role in the preoperative evaluation of endometrial cancer patients. The study aimed to identify factors that can worsen the diagnostic accuracy of transvaginal ultrasound in endometrial cancer patients. We retrospectively analysed 290 patients with histological diagnosis of endometrial adenocarcinoma. Two-dimensional (2D) gray-scale ultrasound and power Doppler imaging were performed. Age, menopause status, obesity, parity, Figo stage and benign uterine disorders were evaluated as possible factors worsening the diagnostic accuracy of ... View on the web Inoreader. Take back control of your news feed. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook.