Validity and limitations of ultrasonography in monitoring therapeutic response in ovarian carcinoma.
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.
Ferrazzi
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Bellotti
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Nicolini
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Mangioni
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Bozzo
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Vergani
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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*