Imaging the human corpus luteum
| Autor: | Anna K. Parsons |
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| Rok vydání: | 2001 |
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Anatomic Ovulation endocrine system media_common.quotation_subject Luteolysis Neovascularization Physiologic Physiology Luteal phase Pulsatility index Human chorionic gonadotropin chemistry.chemical_compound Corpus Luteum Pregnancy medicine Humans Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging Ultrasonography Doppler Color media_common Radiological and Ultrasound Technology business.industry Luteinizing Hormone medicine.disease Vascular endothelial growth factor medicine.anatomical_structure chemistry Female Rheology Luteinizing hormone business Corpus luteum |
| Zdroj: | Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine. 20:811-819 |
| ISSN: | 0278-4297 |
| Popis: | Abbreviations CL, corpus luteum; hCG, human chorionic gonadotropin; LH, luteinizing hormone; PI, pulsatility index; PSV, peak systolic velocity; RI, resistive index; 3D, three-dimensional; VEGF, vascular endothelial growth factor Ultrasonography provides a wide array of morphologic information without invading or disturbing the tissues. Examinations can be done repeatedly over many days, or a dynamic event (e.g., ovulation) can be monitored in its entirety by continuous observation . . . . Inclusion of ultrasonic examinations in experimental protocols affords the opportunity to associate changing morphology with hormonal and other functional changes. If experimental testing is expected to involve changing morphology, ultrasonic imaging should be considered. End points can be measured or ranked and therefore data can be statistically analyzed for conventional hypothesis testing. The research potential of this technology and its adaptability for computer-assisted assessment go far beyond simplistic determination of ovulation, luteal formation, and pregnancy diagnosis. . . . ultrasonic imaging is a revolutionary advance in reproductive research that is destined to rival the impact of other technologic breakthroughs, including radioimmunoassay.1 |
| Databáze: | OpenAIRE |
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