Early Detection of Ovarian Carcinoma With Transvaginal Sonography: Potentials and Limitations

This volume is the first to focus on the use of transvaginal sonography for early detection of ovarian carcinoma. More than 30 experts detail the techniques and diagnostic capabilities of both conventional and color Doppler transvaginal sonography, review the clinical experience with transvaginal sonography in screening programs for ovarian cancer, and assess the potential and limitations of transvaginal sonography in various clinical settings, including medical centers and private practice radiology groups and gynecology offices. More than 100 full-color illustrations complement the text. The first two sections of the book discuss the clinical aspects of ovarian cancer and the laboratory and imaging tests used for early detection. A special highlight of the book is a detailed, thoroughly illustrated section on transvaginal color Doppler sonography. The final section describes the experience of screening programs at leading medical institutions.