title: Ultrasound as an aid in the diagnosis and management of ovarian carcinoma: preliminary report.
abstract: Ultrasonic scanning was used to assist in the diagnosis and management of ovarian tumors. Tumor response to therapy was evaluated with sequential ultrasound examinations in conjunction with clinical observations. Contact B-mode scanning and physical examination were complementary in demonstrating a change in tumor size, delineating small amounts of ascites, and identifying early omental implants. The information was used to guide the patient's management by chemotherapy.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008722:Methods; D008875:Middle Aged; D010051:Ovarian Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis*; D014463:Ultrasonography