Contrast-Enhanced Ultrasound in Distinguishing between Malignant and Benign Peripheral Pulmonary Consolidations: The Debated Utility of the Contrast Enhancement Arrival Time

Contrast-Enhanced Ultrasound in Distinguishing between Malignant and Benign Peripheral Pulmonary Consolidations: The Debated Utility of the Contrast Enhancement Arrival Time

<b>Background.</b> Limited studies and observations conducted on a too small number of patients prevent determining the actual clinical utility of pulmonary contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS). The aim of the present study was to examine the efficacy of contrast enhancement (CE) arrival...

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Main Authors: Carla Maria Irene Quarato, Beatrice Feragalli, Donato Lacedonia, Gaetano Rea, Giulia Scioscia, Evaristo Maiello, Concetta Di Micco, Cristina Borelli, Antonio Mirijello, Paolo Graziano, Lucia Dimitri, Rosanna Villani, Marco Sperandeo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-02-01
Series:Diagnostics
Subjects:
contrast enhanced ultrasound
arrival time
lung ultrasound
peripheral pulmonary lesions
diagnostic accuracy
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4418/13/4/666

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