Importance of ultrasonography in the follow-up of patients treated for ovarian carcinoma.
The importance of serial ultrasonography was studied in 28 patients with histologically verified ovarian tumors. The patients were receiving combined cytostatic treatment. By graphic illustration of tumor volume, sonography can be of help in the treatment and follow-up of patients, as well as in the choice of appropriate therapy.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000971:Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D009364:Neoplasm Recurrence, Local / Q000175:diagnosis; D010051:Ovarian Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*; D010347:Patient Care Planning / Q000379:methods*; D014463:Ultrasonography