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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Monalisa Dmello, M.B,B.S., M.D. [2]
Overview
Ultrasound is usually the first test done if gestational trophoblastic tumour is suspected. Ultrasound may also be performed to detect metastasis of choriocarcinoma to the pelvis and abdomen.
Echocardiography/Ultrasound
Ultrasound is usually the first test done if gestational trophoblastic tumour is suspected.[1]
- It is used to:
- Identify most types of gestational trophoblastic disease
- Check for metastasis in the pelvis or abdomen
- Plan treatment
References
- ↑ Diagnosing gestational trophoblastic disease. Canadian Cancer Society. http://www.cancer.ca/en/cancer-information/cancer-type/gestational-trophoblastic-disease/diagnosis/?region=ns Accessed on October 12, 2015