Scinitgraphic aspects of vascularization in uterine lesions

Article type: Research Article

Authors: Puisoru, Mihaela | Fatu, Constantin | Fatu, Ion Gonstantin | Rusu, Maria | Naum, Grazian

Affiliations: Department of Anatomy and Clinical Anatomy, University of Medicine and Pharmacy ,,Gr. T. Popa" Iasi, Romania | Laboratory of Nuclear Medicine Iasi, Romania

Note: [] Dr. Mihaela Puisoru 16 University str. Iasi, 6600, Romania Phone: +40-093-830682 e-mail: mpuisoru@umfiasi. ro

Abstract: Vascularization of the uterine lesions is important in establishing the nature (benign or malign) and the extent of the lesion. In endometrial carcinoma angioscintigraphy with labelled red blood cells and image analysis is one method that may give qualitative and quantitative information about the uterine vascular pattern, blood flow and extention of the tumor to the physician.

Keywords: Endometrial carcinoma, angioscintigraphy, image analysis

Journal: Electronic Journal of Pathology and Histology, vol. 7, no. 2, pp. 07-07, 2001