Possibilities of imaging methods in the diagnosis of soft tissue tumors: a review
E. A. Busko,
E. S. Lyubimskaya,
K. V. Kozubova,
R. A. Kadyrleev,
T. N. Trofimova,
E. V. Kostromina,
P. Yu. Grishko,
G. V. Zinovev,
O. I. Baykalova,
S. L. Trofimov,
Ya. P. Zorin,
V. V. Ryazanov,
I. A. Burovick,
S. S. Bagnenko https://doi.org/10.22328/2079-5343-2024-15-4-23-31
Abstract
INTRODUCTION: Soft tissue tumors are a diverse group of growths that can occur anywhere in the body. While sarcoma only account for about 1% of all malignant neoplasms, they come in many different types and often recur after treatment. This makes accurate diagnosis and monitoring of these tumors and postoperative scars essential.
OBJECTIVE: To analyze scientific works of the latest 5 years, which examined medical imaging techniques, specifically multiparametric ultrasound and MRI, and assess their effectiveness in diagnosing soft tissue tumors, including sarcomas and their recurrences.
MATERIALS AND METHODS: Search queries were performed in the Google Scholar, PubMed and Web of Science databases and were based on the keywords: «sarcoma of soft tissue», «soft tissue tumor», «soft tissue Ultrasound», «soft tissue MRI», «soft tissue CEUS».
RESULTS: The literature analysis determined that multiparametric contrast-enhanced ultrasound is more effective in diagnosing soft tissue tumors than studies without contrast and can be comparable in accuracy to magnetic resonance imaging. However, the accuracy rates reported in publications on this topic were significantly influenced by factors such as the criteria used to select patients, the design of the studies, and the size of the samples.
DISCUSSION: This review shows that developing an optimal diagnostic algorithm for soft tissue tumor requires a comprehensive approach considering both the strengths and weaknesses of individual methods and the potential of cost-effective new technologies to improve diagnostic quality.
CONCLUSION: Additional research needs to investigate all modes of multiparametric ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging, as well as the role of echo contrast both in a diagnostic algorithm for detecting soft tissue tumors and in monitoring after surgical resection for sarcomas.
About the Authors
E. A. Busko
Petrov National Medical Research Center of Oncology; St. Petersburg State University
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Ekaterina A. Busko – Dr. of Sci. (Med.), Assoc. Prof., Leading researcher; Рrofessor
E. S. Lyubimskaya
Petrov National Medical Research Center of Oncology
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Elvira S. Lyubimskaya – postgraduate student of the scientific department of diagnostic and interventional radiology, ultrasound diagnostics doctor
K. V. Kozubova
Petrov National Medical Research Center of Oncology
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Ksenia V. Kozubova – postgraduate student of the scientific department of diagnostic and interventional radiology, ultrasound diagnostics doctor
R. A. Kadyrleev
Petrov National Medical Research Center of Oncology
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Roman A. Kadyrleev – Cand. of Sci. (Med.), ultrasound diagnostics doctor; department assistant
T. N. Trofimova
St. Petersburg State University
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Tatyana N. Trofimova – Dr. of Sci. (Med.), Professor, Corresponding Member of the Russian Academy of Sciences; Chief Scientific Officer of Neuroimaging Laboratory
197376, St. Petersburg, 9, Academician Pavlov St.
E. V. Kostromina
Petrov National Medical Research Center of Oncology; St. Petersburg State Pediatric Medical University
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Ekaterina V. Kostromina – Cand. of Sci. (Med.), senior researcher at the Scientific Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, ultrasound diagnostic doctor, radiologist at the Department of Radiation Diagnostics; Associate Professor
P. Yu. Grishko
Petrov National Medical Research Center of Oncology
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Pavel Yu. Grishko – Cand. of Sci. (Med.), researcher
G. V. Zinovev
Petrov National Medical Research Center of Oncology
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Grigory V. Zinoviev – Cand. of Sci. (Med.), head of the surgical department of tumors of bones, soft tissues and skin, oncologist, associate professor of the department
of additional professional education
O. I. Baykalova
Petrov National Medical Research Center of Oncology
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Olga I. Baikalova – Cand. of Sci. (Med.), oncologist, surgeon of the clinical diagnostic department
S. L. Trofimov
Petrov National Medical Research Center of Oncology
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Stanislav L. Trofimov – radiologist of the Department of Radiation Diagnostics
Ya. P. Zorin
St. Petersburg State University
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Yaroslav P. Zorin – Cand. of Sci. (Med.), Associate Professor of the Department of Radiation Diagnostics
V. V. Ryazanov
St. Petersburg State Pediatric Medical University; S.M. Kirov Military Medical Academy
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Vladimir V. Ryazanov – Dr. of Sci. (Med.), Associate Professor, Head of the Department of Modern Methods of Diagnostics and Radiotherapy; Professor of the Department of Radiology and Radiology with a course of ultrasound diagnostics
I. A. Burovick
Petrov National Medical Research Center of Oncology; St. Petersburg State University
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Ilya A. Burovik – Cand. of Sci. (Med.), Head of the Department of Radiation Diagnostics, senior researcher at the Scientific Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, radiologist
S. S. Bagnenko
Petrov National Medical Research Center of Oncology; St. Petersburg State Pediatric Medical University
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Sergey S. Bagnenko – Dr. of Sci. (Med.), Assoc. Prof., Head of Scientific Department, Leading researcher; Professor of the Department of Radiation Diagnostics and Biomedical Imaging
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Busko E.A., Lyubimskaya E.S., Kozubova K.V., Kadyrleev R.A., Trofimova T.N., Kostromina E.V., Grishko P.Yu., Zinovev G.V., Baykalova O.I., Trofimov S.L., Zorin Ya.P., Ryazanov V.V., Burovick I.A., Bagnenko S.S. Possibilities of imaging methods in the diagnosis of soft tissue tumors: a review. Diagnostic radiology and radiotherapy. 2024;15(4):23-31. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.22328/2079-5343-2024-15-4-23-31
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