Three-D sonography used to detect bladder tumors proves promising

Three-D ultrasound examination shows the location, size, and perivesical spreading of bladder tumors just as well as conventional cystoscopy. The technique has the advantage of being noninvasive.

Bladder cancer is the fourth most common cancer in men in the U.S. and the 10th most common in women. It usually occurs in patients over 68 years of age, so a noninvasive way to evaluate cases in elderly patients could lower risks of complications.

Diagnostic Imaging