Ultrasound diagnosis of malignant bone tumors

Abstract

The use of ultrasound in the diagnosis of bone pathology is limited because of the reflection of ultrasound waves from bone surface, perhaps there is a possibility to receive the information in case of cortical bone destruction and formation of soft tissue extraosseal component. The aim of study was to reveal the possibilities of ultrasound computed tomography in the diagnosis of malignant bone tumors. For this purpose 86 patients with bone lesions were examined. 77 (90%) patients had malignant tumors. On the base of received data typical ultrasound characteristics of malignant bone tumors were revealed. Clinical usage of the method was detected.