Diagnostic Accuracy of Shear Wave Elastography – Virtual TouchTM Imaging Quantification in the evaluation of breast masses: Impact on Ultrasonography’s Specificity and its Ultimate Clinical Benefit

ConclusionsSWE-VTIQ increases US specificity when applied to BI-RADS 4 A lesions, significantly reducing unnecessary interventions and preserving the diagnosis of malignant lesions. When applied also to BI-RADS® 4B lesions, SWE-VTIQ increases the number of false negative cases, which should be evaluated with caution.
Source: European Journal of Radiology - Category: Radiology Source Type: research