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AT302567T

Ultrasonography of the prostate

Abstract

Use of a contrast agent ultrasound in the manufacture of a composition image enhancement for assessing the state of vascularisation of the prostate gland of a subject by a method wherein said contrast agent is administered intravascularly to said subject, and kinetic data flow of blood containing contrast agent flowing and through at least one area of ​​said prostate gland is ultrasonographically determined providing a determination of the duration of flow from the contrast increase, decrease and duration of signal generation and such kinetic data are analyzed to identify changes in vascularity induced disease within the prostate gland.

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