Ultrasound Technology in Dermatological Oncology: Integrated Review of Current Applications and Future Directions

Jiaqi Lou¹Ziyi Xiang²Xiaoyu Zhu³Jiliang Li¹Qionghui Sun^1,4*Guoying Jin^1*Shengyong Cui¹Neng Huang¹Xin Le¹Youfen Fan^1*

• ¹Burn Department, Ningbo No.2 Hospital, Ningbo, Zhejiang Province, China
• ²Institute of Physiology I, Faculty of Medicine, University of Bonn, Bonn, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany
• ³Department of Health Science Center, Ningbo University, Ningbo, Zhejiang, China
• ⁴Department of Nursing, Ningbo No.2 Hospital, Ningbo, China

This paper explores the critical role of ultrasound technology in enhancing the diagnosis and treatment methodologies for skin cancer. It delves into the applications of various ultrasound techniques, such as High-Frequency Ultrasound (HFUS), Contrast-Enhanced Ultrasound (CEUS), ultrasound elastography, and Artificial Intelligence (AI)-assisted diagnosis. The paper highlights the merits and constraints of each modality within clinical settings, alongside potential avenues for future research. Advances in technology, such as the development of ultra-high-frequency probes and adaptive focusing algorithms, are poised to significantly improve the imaging quality, especially for deep-seated tumors. The integration of AI, through the establishment of multicenter databases and sophisticated AI models, can potentially elevate the accuracy and consistency of diagnostics. Therapeutic innovations involving ultrasound-activated immunotherapies and targeted drug delivery systems offer promising perspectives for more effective and less invasive treatment methodologies. The paper concludes by emphasizing that sustained progress and collaboration in the field may establish ultrasound technology as a cornerstone in precision medicine for skin cancer, ultimately improving diagnostic and therapeutic outcomes for patients.