Intratumoral relative perfusion rate and the relation between MVD and expression of VEGF assessed with power Doppler imaging: in bladder carcinoma / 中国医学影像技术

ABSTRACT

Objective To evaluate the relationship between relative perfusion rate assessed with power Doppler imaging (PDI) and microvessel density (MVD), as well as expression of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) in bladder carcinoma. Methods The transrectal ultrasound (TRUS) blood flow signal of bladder carcinoma was preoperatively detected with color Doppler imaging in 45 patients, and the relative perfusion rates were obtained for analysis. MVD and the expression of VEGF of excised tumor were assessed immunohistochemically. Results There were correlation between relative perfusion rate and MVD, the expression of VEGF. MVD and the expression of VEGF were related to pathologic grade and the invasiveness of tumor tissues. The expression of VEGF in bladder carcinoma was positively correlated to the tumor interstitial vascular density. Conclusion Combination of PDI and immunohistochemical parameters is useful for evaluating the angiogensis of bladder carcinoma from a different point of view.