Relationship of intraoperative ultrasound characteristics with pathological grades and Ki-67 proliferation index in intracranial gliomas

Conclusions IOUS is a very useful imaging technique not only in defining the borders but also in characterizing the tumoral tissue. The IOUS characteristics of the glial tumors were a valuable tool in differentiating the grades of the glial tumors and might have a relationship with the Ki-67 proliferation index. We think this theory requires further investigation in more detailed comparative studies with larger numbers of patients.
Source: Journal of Medical Ultrasonics - Category: Radiology Source Type: research