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Breast cancer imaging-clinical experience with two-dimensional-shear wave elastography: A retrospective study

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Breast cancer morbidity has been increasing worldwide, but treatments are improving. The therapeutic response depends on the stage at which the disease is diagnosed. Therefore, early diagnosis has never been more essential for successful treatment and a reduction in mortality rates. Radiology plays a pivotal role in cancer detection, and advances in ultrasound (US) palpation have shown promising results for breast cancer imaging. The addition of two-dimensional-shear wave elastography (2D-SWE) US in the routine breast imaging exam can increase early cancer detection and promote better surveillance. AIM: To evaluate the clinical applications of 2D-SWE US in breast cancer detection and its combination with other imaging modalities. METHODS: The 200 consecutive female patients aged 50-80 were examined to evaluate palpable breast lesions. All patients underwent mammography, bright mode (B-mode) US, and 2D-SWE followed by US-guided biopsy in two consecutive sessions. RESULTS: = 0.02). CONCLUSION: Combining 2D-SWE with conventional US and X-ray techniques improves the chance of early cancer detection. Including 2D-SWE in regular breast imaging routines can reduce the need for biopsies and improve the chance of early cancer detection and survivability with the proper line of therapy.

Source: World Journal of Radiology

DOI: 10.4329/wjr.v16.i10.528

Authors: Lyubomir Chervenkov, Aleksandar Georgiev, Mladen Doykov, Tsvetelina Velikova

Institutions: Medical University Plovdiv, Sofia University "St. Kliment Ohridski"

Language: English

Topic: Ultrasound Imaging and Elastography

Subfield: Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and Imaging

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4403749327