Clinical Problem Solving: Utility of Sonography in Oncologic Patients. (1st January 2014)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Cooley, Christine; Nishino, Mizuki; Jagannathan, Jyothi; Ramaiya, Nikhil; Di Salvo, Donald; Krajewski, Katherine M.
• Is Part Of: Journal of ultrasound in medicine. Volume 33:Number 1(2014)
• Page Start: 9
• Page End: 22
• Publication Date: 2014-01-01
• Subjects: cancer -- general sonography -- radiology -- sonography; Ultrasonics in medicine -- Periodicals; Ultrasonics; Ultrasonography; Ultrasonics in medicine; Electronic journals; Periodicals; Periodicals; 616.07543
• DOI: 10.7863/ultra.33.1.9
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0278-4297

Abstract

Abstract : This review demonstrates the unique advantages of sonography in the oncologic setting. Although computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, and positron emission tomography–computed tomography are primary imaging modalities for evaluation of the oncologic patient, sonography is useful for evaluation of various conditions and clinical scenarios associated with cancer. The following article will illustrate the utility of sonography at a tertiary cancer center for diagnosis and problem solving.