Importance of the Ultrasound Probe Angle on the Rotation Fill-in Signature in Ultrasound Axial-Shear Strain Imaging

The rotation fill-in is a signature of tumor benignity in rotation elastograms and has been used for breast tumor classification. It is a consequence of the bonding condition at the tumor –tissue interface. In vivo studies have revealed the presence of fluctuations when inclined uniaxial external compression is applied. However, the physical meaning of these fluctuations is not yet fully understood. In this article we present an experimental and numerical study of the rotation fill -in signature as a function of the probe's tilt angle.
Source: Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology - Category: Radiology Authors: Tags: Original Contribution Source Type: research