title: Validity and limitations of ultrasonography in monitoring therapeutic response in ovarian carcinoma.
abstract: The effectiveness of ultrasound in the follow-up of tumor masses during chemotherapy was investigated over a period of 3 years in 74 patients with proven ovarian cancer. 47 had stage 3 disease, and 22 showed recurrence. Two or more examinations were performed in 65% of the patient. A correlation with surgical second look showed a correct diagnosis in 67.6%. The results of ultrasonographic follow-up when compared with clinical monitoring showed 75% concordant judgments on the therapeutical tumor response. The validity and limitations of this technique are discussed.
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Ferrazzi
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Bellotti
authors.forename: U
authors.initials: U
authors.lastname: Nicolini
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Mangioni
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Bozzo
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Vergani
mesh_terms: D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy; D007813:Laparotomy; D010051:Ovarian Neoplasms / Q000188:drug therapy*; D014463:Ultrasonography / Q000592:standards*