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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Monalisa Dmello, M.B,B.S., M.D. [2]

Overveiw

On ultraasound, cervical cancer is characterized by hypoechoic, heterogeneous mass involving the cervix.

Ultrasound

• hypoechoic, heterogeneous mass involving the cervix
• may show increased vascularity on colour Doppler
• although cervical cancer is staged clinically, ultrasound can be a useful adjunct by showing
• size (<4 cm or >4 cm)
• parametrial invasion
• tumour invasion into the vagina
• tumor invasion into adjacent organs
• hydronephrosis: implies stage IIIB tumour.