...Wolfgang Kratzer Background: Alveolar echinococcosis (AE) is a rare, potentially fatal zoonosis. In recent years, imaging diagnostics have become increasingly important compared to serologic diagnostics in AE. We will provide an overview of the importance of ultrasound diagnostics in AE...

... insufficiency. But, is that enough to compete with of even exceed CT and MRI? Summary: In this review, the state of the art of contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) in the abdominal cavity is presented. The remarkable diagnostic possibilities can unfortunately only be demonstrated here in a small number...

..., and the radiation exposure during CT colonography prevents the technique from being recommended as an alternative first-line screening method [ 2,8 ]. Colorectal cancer Computed tomography, CT Magnetic resonance imaging, MRI Positron emission tomography, PET Ultrasound Different imaging...