Value of Hand-held Ultrasound in the Differential Diagnosis and Accurate Breast Imaging Reporting and Data System Subclassification of Complex Cystic and Solid Breast Lesions

To explore the value of hand-held ultrasound (HHUS) for diagnosing complex cystic and solid breast lesions, 472 pathologically proven lesions were analyzed. The lesions were divided into four types based on ultrasound features. Positive predictive values (PPVs) for lesion types and risk factor performances were assessed. Furthermore, HHUS and mammography (MAM) performances were compared: 27 lesions missed in MAM were detected in HHUS. Ultrasound feature analysis revealed higher PPVs for type III and IV lesions than for type I and II lesions.

Source: Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology - February 23, 2020 Category: Radiology Authors: Huiling Xiang, Guoxue Tang, Yin Li, Ying Liu, Lixian Liu, Xi Lin Tags: Original Contribution Source Type: research