Oncology is a discipline that studies the occurrence, development, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of tumors. The diagnosis and treatment of tumors are the core issues in oncology, and imaging examinations play an important role in tumor diagnosis. Medical ultrasound scanning technology is a commonly used imaging examination method with the advantages of non-invasive, real-time, portable, and high-resolution. This article will explore the potential of medical ultrasound scanning technology in oncology.

Introduction to Medical Ultrasonic Scanning Technology

Medical ultrasound scanning technology is a non-invasive examination of the internal structure of the human body using high-frequency sound waves (usually between 2.0 and 10.0 MHz). When these sound waves encounter different tissues in the human body, they will be reflected back and received by the probe. By analyzing these reflected signals, medical ultrasound scanners can create real-time images of the internal structure of the body. Medical ultrasound scanning technology has the advantages of portability, non-invasive, real-time, and repeatable examination, making it widely applicable in oncology.

The application of medical ultrasound scanning technology in oncology

Evaluate tumor lesions

Tumor lesions are one of the core issues in oncology research. Medical ultrasound scanning technology can evaluate the location, size, morphology, and internal echoes of tumor lesions, providing a basis for the diagnosis and treatment of tumors. For example, for breast tumors, ultrasound can detect the location, size, and shape of breast masses, as well as internal echogenic manifestations such as calcification and cystic changes, helping to determine the benign and malignant nature of the tumor. In addition, for abdominal tumors, such as liver cancer and pancreatic cancer, ultrasound can also detect the location, size and shape of the tumor, as well as the blood flow signals inside the tumor, providing a basis for the formulation of treatment plans.

Monitoring the efficacy of tumor treatment

Tumor treatment is another core issue in oncology. Medical ultrasound scanning technology can monitor the efficacy of tumor treatment and provide a basis for adjusting treatment plans. For example, for chemotherapy treatment, ultrasound can detect changes in the size and morphology of tumors after chemotherapy, thereby evaluating the efficacy of chemotherapy. For radiotherapy, ultrasound can observe the necrosis of tumors and damage to surrounding tissues after radiotherapy, providing a basis for adjusting radiotherapy plans. In addition, for minimally invasive treatments such as radiofrequency ablation and microwave ablation, ultrasound can also monitor the treatment process and evaluate the treatment effect in real-time.

Assisted puncture biopsy and surgical navigation

Puncture biopsy is a commonly used method for the diagnosis and treatment of tumors. Medical ultrasound scanning technology can assist in the operation of puncture biopsy, improving the accuracy and efficiency of disease diagnosis. For example, in the puncture biopsy of breast tumors, ultrasound can detect the location, size, and shape of breast masses, as well as internal echogenic manifestations such as calcification and cystic changes, helping to determine the location and depth of the puncture biopsy. In addition, for puncture biopsy of abdominal tumors, ultrasound can also detect the location, size, and shape of the tumor, as well as blood flow signals inside the tumor, providing a basis for surgical navigation.

conclusion

In summary, medical ultrasound scanning technology has broad application value in oncology. It can evaluate the location, size, morphology, and internal echo of tumor lesions, monitor the efficacy of tumor treatment, assist in puncture biopsy, surgical navigation, and other operations. Compared to other imaging examination methods, medical ultrasound scanning technology has the advantages of portability, non-invasive, real-time, and repeatability, which is of great significance for the diagnosis and treatment of tumors. In order to fully utilize the application potential of medical ultrasound scanning technology in oncology, clinical doctors need to master relevant knowledge and operational skills, and pay attention to combining them with other examination methods to improve the diagnostic accuracy and treatment effect of tumors.