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Imaging in Uterine Malignancy: Role of Ultrasonography, CT, and PET-CT

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Imaging modalities for evaluation of uterine malignancy include ultrasonography, sonohysterography, computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and positron emission tomography (PET-CT). The role of color Doppler with spectral tracing is limited. 3D ultrasonography, contrast ultrasonography, and ultrasound elastography are new techniques which may be useful for better evaluation in certain situations.

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  1. Lakeshore Hospital and Research Centre, Kochi, India

    Thara Pratap MD, DMRD, DNB Radiology

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  1. Obstetrics and Gynecology, University College of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India

    Shalini Rajaram

  2. Surgical &Gynec Oncology, Lakeshore & Welcare Hospitals, Kochi, Kerala, India

    Chitrathara K

  3. Gynec Onclogy, Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai, India

    Amita Maheshwari

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Pratap, T. (2015). Imaging in Uterine Malignancy: Role of Ultrasonography, CT, and PET-CT. In: Rajaram, S., K, C., Maheshwari, A. (eds) Uterine Cancer. Springer, New Delhi. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-81-322-1892-0_7

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