a contrast enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) examination was ordered.(a contrast enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) examination was ordered.
CEUS uses a very safe “microbubble” ultrasound contrast agent (UCA) that has no kidney toxicity and can be used on patients with impaired kidney function.
The ultrasound-based examination showed a well-defined mass originating in the right ovarian region. It was complex with both septa and nodules arising from the cyst wall.
Surgical excision confirmed an ovarian tumor
The UCA showed the presence of many microbubbles within the septa and nodules, suggesting a tumor arising in the right ovary.
Fig. 3 Contrast-enhanced ultrasound (left) of biopsy-proven mucinous cystadenoma of the ovary.
Surgical excision confirmed an ovarian tumor
Fig. 2 Transverse ultrasound Fig. 2b sagittal ultrasound
Greyscale US shows a complex mass.
The UCA showed the presence of many microbubbles within the septa and nodules, suggesting a tumor arising in the right ovary.
Fig. 3 Contrast-enhanced ultrasound (left) of biopsy-proven mucinous cystadenoma of the ovary.
Surgical excision confirmed an ovarian tumor