This book provides a comprehensive analysis of the value of contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) in the diagnosis of a wide variety of pathologies. Sonography reliably identifies a wide range of diseases, and the efficacy of modern ultrasound has dramatically improved with contrast enhancement. This book covers almost all aspects of CEUS starting from basic principles and ending with features of its application in individual organs. In particular, it explores the diseases of abdominal, retroperitoneal, and pelvic organs as well as superficial structures, highlighting the characteristic features of typical findings. Focal lesions are discussed in depth, with attention to their early detection and differential diagnosis. Besides, a practical approach to the stratification of the risk of malignancies is provided. The authors summarized their own experience with CEUS in oncology, hepatology, gynecology, urology, endocrinology, and other fields of medicine. The role of CEUS in differential diagnosis of various disorders of the female reproductive system is comprehensively discussed as well. The presentation is clear and concise, and richly illustrated. The book will be a helpful tool for both residents and practitioners approaching ultrasound diagnostics, as well for more experienced radiologists  and other professionals.

Dr. Alexander N. Sencha is head of the Department of Visual Diagnostics at the National Medical Research Center for Obstetrics, Gynecology and Perinatology, Russia, since 2017. He started his career in radiology in 1993, focusing on early and differential diagnosis in oncology. He earned his PhD in 2001. He has been a member of the Russian Society of Specialists in Ultrasound Diagnostics in Medicine since 1999, the European Society of Radiologists since 2005, and the Asian Society of Specialists in Ultrasound Diagnostics since 2007. He is author of more than 220 scientific papers and publications and 22 books on the application of modern imaging technologies. Dr. Yury N. Patrunov graduated from Yaroslavl State Medical Academy in 1999 with honors. He earned his PhD in 2000 in Moscow. He started his career as a radiologist in the Department of Ultrasound Diagnostics, Railway Clinic, Yaroslavl, Russia.  His work has focused on ultrasound and minimally invasive modalities. From 2003 to 2007, he was also assistant chair of the course on ultrasound diagnostics in the Faculty of Postgraduate Education, Yaroslavl Medical Academy. Since 2006, he has been a consultant in the Department of Minimally Invasive and Endocrine Surgery at Yaroslavl Railway Clinic. Since 2010, he has been the head of the Department of Ultrasound Diagnostics at the same clinic. He has been a member of the Russian Society of Specialists of Ultrasound Diagnostics in Medicine since 2001 and the European Society of Radiologists (ESR) since 2005. He received the governor’s award for excellence in research and technology in 2008. He is the holder of 2 patents and author of 198 scientific publications including 17 books in English, Russian, Chinese, and Korean.