Effect of Calcifications on Shear-Wave Elastography in Evaluating Breast Lesions

This study aimed to investigate the effect of calcifications on shear-wave elastography in evaluating breast lesions. We retrospectively reviewed ultrasound images of 673 breast lesions and compared the elasticity between lesions with and without calcifications in three subgroups: benign lesions, in situ carcinomas and invasive carcinomas. Breast lesions were confirmed histologically (n  = 401) or by follow-up images for more than 2 y (n = 272). Calcifications were present in 25.3% (170/673) of the lesions.

Source: Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology - October 20, 2020 Category: Radiology Authors: Seung Hee Choi, Eun Young Ko, Boo-Kyung Han, Eun Sook Ko, Ji Soo Choi, Ko Woon Park Tags: Original Contribution Source Type: research