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The evolving role of sonography in evaluating solid breast masses.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  11014251     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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.
Authors:
J A Baker; M S Soo
Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Review    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Seminars in ultrasound, CT, and MR     Volume:  21     ISSN:  0887-2171     ISO Abbreviation:  Semin. Ultrasound CT MR     Publication Date:  2000 Aug 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2001-01-08     Completed Date:  2001-01-25     Revised Date:  2004-11-17    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  8504689     Medline TA:  Semin Ultrasound CT MR     Country:  UNITED STATES    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  286-96     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Department of Radiology, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC 27710, USA.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Breast / blood supply,  pathology
Breast Neoplasms / blood supply,  pathology,  ultrasonography*
Female
Humans
Neovascularization, Pathologic
Observer Variation
Ultrasonography, Doppler / trends
Ultrasonography, Mammary / trends*

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