title: Cancer Measurement at Ultrasound: State of the Art.
abstract: Reliable and reproducible tumor measurement is fundamental in the oncologic decision making. In this article, we first highlight the importance of a precise tumor measurement, reviewing the correct modality of measuring tumor lesions at ultrasound. Then we analyze the measurement discrepancies between ultrasound and pathology as well as the discrepancies reported between ultrasound and other imaging modalities. Thereafter, basing on the existent literature and on our experience, we discuss the factors influencing the tumor size measurements at ultrasound. Finally, we illustrate the current strategies to improve the effectiveness of cancer lesions measurement.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, National Cancer Institute, Pascale Foundation, Naples, Italy.
authors.forename: Orlando
authors.initials: O
authors.lastname: Catalano
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D055088:Early Detection of Cancer / Q000379:methods*; D019317:Evidence-Based Medicine; D006801:Humans; D007089:Image Enhancement / Q000379:methods; D007090:Image Interpretation, Computer-Assisted / Q000379:methods*; D060787:Neoplasm Grading; D009367:Neoplasm Staging; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000473:pathology*; D015203:Reproducibility of Results; D012680:Sensitivity and Specificity; D014463:Ultrasonography / Q000379:methods*