The evolving role of sonography in evaluating solid breast masses.
Journal Article (Journal Article;Review)
Many investigators have attempted to use ultrasound imaging to differentiate benign from malignant solid breast masses. Studies have evaluated several generations of gray-scale imaging, Doppler, color Doppler, and power Doppler imaging, and several unconventional ultrasound techniques. Although various individual studies have shown promise, ultrasound criteria for avoiding biopsy of solid lesions have not been widely adopted. Considerable observer variability also remains an important obstacle. This article reviews the results, strengths, and weaknesses of some of the key studies addressing this issue. Fundamental criteria for a successful ultrasound model are also specified.
Full Text
Duke Authors
Cited Authors
- Baker, JA; Soo, MS
Published Date
- August 2000
Published In
Volume / Issue
- 21 / 4
Start / End Page
- 286 - 296
PubMed ID
- 11014251
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
- 0887-2171
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
- 10.1016/s0887-2171(00)90023-4
Language
- eng
Conference Location
- United States