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Contrast‐Enhanced Ultrasound‐Guided Percutaneous Biopsy of the Peritoneum
Author(s) -
Panarisi Nicol Antonina Rita,
Cascella Tommaso,
Morosi Carlo,
Greco Francesca Gabriella,
Marchianò Alfonso,
Lanocita Rodolfo
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
journal of ultrasound in medicine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.574
H-Index - 91
eISSN - 1550-9613
pISSN - 0278-4297
DOI - 10.1002/jum.15230
Subject(s) - medicine , biopsy , radiology , ultrasound , peritoneum , contrast enhanced ultrasound , contrast (vision) , percutaneous , lesion , surgery , artificial intelligence , computer science
In the presence of peritoneal disease, patients often should undergo biopsy of the peritoneum for acquiring a specific pathologic diagnosis. Ultrasound is ideal for guiding peritoneal biopsy, although in some situations, it can be technically challenging. The addition of a contrast agent can improve the visualization of lesions and adjacent organs, providing radiologists increased confidence. A contrast agent can identify perfused areas within the target lesion, improving diagnostic accuracy. We present 3 cases of contrast‐enhanced ultrasound–guided peritoneal biopsy. In all cases, we gained a specific diagnosis. No immediate or delayed complications occurred. Contrast‐enhanced ultrasound–guided biopsy proved to be a simple, safe, and accurate diagnostic method.