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Revision as of 18:38, 8 February 2019

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]

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

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 ==Ultrasound==
-:* Hypoechoic, heterogeneous [[mass]] involving the [[cervix]]<ref>http://www.cancer.gov/types/cervical/hp/cervical-treatment-pdq#section/_93 Dr Amir Rezaee and Dr Yuranga Weerakkody et al.</ref>
-:* 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.
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