The use of high frequency skin ultrasound in non-melanoma skin cancer
Ultrasound (US) or sonography is the most common diagnostic non-invasive imaging method, which is estimated to account for more than a third of all diagnostic procedures used in medical practice. Traditionally, US frequencies used in diagnostic radiology range from 1 MHz to approximately 16 MHz. Vis...
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| description | Ultrasound (US) or sonography is the most common diagnostic non-invasive imaging method, which is estimated to account for more than a third of all diagnostic procedures used in medical practice. Traditionally, US frequencies used in diagnostic radiology range from 1 MHz to approximately 16 MHz. Visualization of skin morphology requires US frequencies from 20 to 100 MHz, and is called a “high frequency ultrasound” (HFUS). HFUS has been explored in normal skin and in various skin pathologies. It has been found useful in differentiation diagnosis of infiltrative (perivascular) and exudative inflammation, hypertrophic or normotrophic scars, keloids, and in skin atrophy. Moreover, it has been used to support diagnosis and management of skin tumors. In skin oncology, HFUS can provide essential information on tumors’ size and margins, particularly the depth of invasion. Such information are crucial in deciding on the form of treatment (e.g., photodynamic therapy, radiotherapy, brachytherapy), computed tomography (CT)-based planning treatment (e.g., superficial brachytherapy), and in skin monitoring after treatment, in addition to clinical examination. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-bcb7816785e4416cb53e5d1c6ef5681e2022-12-22T02:23:28ZengTermedia Publishing HouseJournal of Contemporary Brachytherapy1689-832X2081-28412021-08-0113448349110.5114/jcb.2021.10860344977The use of high frequency skin ultrasound in non-melanoma skin cancerArtur BezuglyAgata RembielakUltrasound (US) or sonography is the most common diagnostic non-invasive imaging method, which is estimated to account for more than a third of all diagnostic procedures used in medical practice. Traditionally, US frequencies used in diagnostic radiology range from 1 MHz to approximately 16 MHz. Visualization of skin morphology requires US frequencies from 20 to 100 MHz, and is called a “high frequency ultrasound” (HFUS). HFUS has been explored in normal skin and in various skin pathologies. It has been found useful in differentiation diagnosis of infiltrative (perivascular) and exudative inflammation, hypertrophic or normotrophic scars, keloids, and in skin atrophy. Moreover, it has been used to support diagnosis and management of skin tumors. In skin oncology, HFUS can provide essential information on tumors’ size and margins, particularly the depth of invasion. Such information are crucial in deciding on the form of treatment (e.g., photodynamic therapy, radiotherapy, brachytherapy), computed tomography (CT)-based planning treatment (e.g., superficial brachytherapy), and in skin monitoring after treatment, in addition to clinical examination.https://www.termedia.pl/The-use-of-high-frequency-skin-ultrasound-r-nin-non-melanoma-skin-cancer,54,44977,1,1.htmlultrasound non-melanoma skin cancer high frequency skin ultrasound. |
| spellingShingle | Artur Bezugly Agata Rembielak The use of high frequency skin ultrasound in non-melanoma skin cancer Journal of Contemporary Brachytherapy ultrasound non-melanoma skin cancer high frequency skin ultrasound. |
| title | The use of high frequency skin ultrasound
in non-melanoma skin cancer |
| title_full | The use of high frequency skin ultrasound
in non-melanoma skin cancer |
| title_fullStr | The use of high frequency skin ultrasound
in non-melanoma skin cancer |
| title_full_unstemmed | The use of high frequency skin ultrasound
in non-melanoma skin cancer |
| title_short | The use of high frequency skin ultrasound
in non-melanoma skin cancer |
| title_sort | use of high frequency skin ultrasound in non melanoma skin cancer |
| topic | ultrasound non-melanoma skin cancer high frequency skin ultrasound. |
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