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Published in: Abdominal Radiology 6/2021

01-06-2021 | Ovarian Cancer | Editorial

Introduction to the special section on ovarian cancer

Author: Dhakshinamoorthy Ganeshan

Published in: Abdominal Radiology | Issue 6/2021

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Excerpt

Ovarian cancer is the fifth most common cause for cancer-related mortality in women. There are numerous histologic subtypes, which differ significantly in molecular cytogenetics, tumor biology, and oncologic outcome. Imaging plays a vital role in the diagnosis and management of ovarian tumors. There is increased interest in the search for novel imaging biomarkers for ovarian cancers, which can aid in the early diagnosis of the tumor and serve as important prognostic marker, guiding optimal therapeutic management. …
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Title
Introduction to the special section on ovarian cancer
Author
Dhakshinamoorthy Ganeshan
Publication date
01-06-2021
Publisher
Springer US
Published in
Abdominal Radiology / Issue 6/2021
Print ISSN: 2366-004X
Electronic ISSN: 2366-0058
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00261-021-03134-4

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