Comparison of conventional, doppler and contrast-enhanced ultrasonography in differential diagnosis of ovarian masses: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To assess the value of conventional, Doppler and contrast-enhanced ultrasonography (CEUS) (conventional ultrasonography (US), Doppler US and CEUS) for diagnosing ovarian cancer.

Design

Systematic review and meta-analysis.

Data sources

PubMed, Embase and the Cochrane Library were conducted for studies published until October 2021.

Eligibility criteria

Studies assessed the diagnostic value of conventional US, Doppler US or CEUS for detecting ovarian cancer, with no restrictions placed on published language and status.

Data extraction and synthesis

The study selection and data extraction were performed by two independent authors. The sensitivity, specificity, positive and negative likelihood ratio (PLR and NLR), diagnostic OR (DOR) and area under

SUBMITTER: Xun L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8710872 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature