Contrast-enhanced ultrasound of the pancreas

摘要

The introduction of contrast-enhanced ultrasonography(CEUS) has led to major improvements in the diagnostic capabilities of ultrasound(US).The innovative use of CEUS for study of the pancreas has created the need for a definition of the most frequent dynamic features of solid and cystic masses.CEUS is less expensive compared to computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging and is able to significantly improve the accuracy of US,allowing better characterization and staging of pancreatic pathologies.