Breast Ultrasound Elastography.
Elastography is a newly emerging study of interest that can be especially helpful when used as an adjunct to conventional B-mode ultrasound in evaluating breast lesions. It is estimated that 80% of breast lesions currently biopsied prove to be benign. Reducing that percentage is advantageous to both...
| Publicado en: | Radiologic Technology Vol. 82; no. 4; pp. 347M - 372 |
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| Formato: | CEU diagnostic images exam questions pictorial questionnaire/scale review tables/charts Journal Article |
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American Society of Radiologic Technologists
Mar/Apr2011
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| Sumario: | Elastography is a newly emerging study of interest that can be especially helpful when used as an adjunct to conventional B-mode ultrasound in evaluating breast lesions. It is estimated that 80% of breast lesions currently biopsied prove to be benign. Reducing that percentage is advantageous to both patients and the imaging community. The specificity of conventional ultrasound when added to a mammography work-up needs improvement. Adding elastography may improve specificity. |
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