Diagnosis of bladder cancer: contrast-enhanced ultrasound

Abdom Imaging. 2010 Aug;35(4):494-503. doi: 10.1007/s00261-009-9540-9. Epub 2009 May 21.

Abstract

Contrast-enhanced ultrasound imaging represents a new approach to imaging tumoral neovascularity. This review describes the application of contrast-enhanced ultrasound in the detection, differential diagnosis, and staging of bladder cancer.

MeSH terms

  • Contrast Media
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Humans
  • Ultrasonography
  • Urinary Bladder / diagnostic imaging
  • Urinary Bladder Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging*

Substances

  • Contrast Media