Pattern recognition using transabdominal ultrasound to diagnose ovarian mature cystic teratoma

• Main Authors: Tongsong T., Luewan S., Phadungkiatwattana P., Neeyalavira V., Wanapirak C., Khunamornpong S., Sukpan K.
• Format: Review
• Language: English
• Published: 2014
• Online Access: http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-53149098586&partnerID=40&md5=ca4e5702a993024b632f093e89c9fa79; http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18718589; http://cmuir.cmu.ac.th/handle/6653943832/2343
• Institution: Chiang Mai University

Objective: To determine the validity of sonographic pattern recognition in the diagnosis of mature cystic teratoma. Methods: Consecutive patients scheduled for elective surgery for adnexal masses were included in the study. All patients underwent transabdominal ultrasound with color extended-flow ma...