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Breast lesions are a common concern in clinical practice, requiring accurate diagnostic tools for effective evaluation. Traditional imaging modalities, such as mammography and ultrasound, play critical roles in detecting and characterizing these lesions. However, the emergence of advanced techniques like strain elastography has significantly enhanced our ability to assess the mechanical properties of breast tissues, providing valuable insights beyond standard imaging. Strain elastography is a non-invasive ultrasound-based technique that evaluates tissue stiffness by measuring the degree of deformation in response to applied pressure. This technique capitalizes on the principle that malignant tissues are typically stiffer than benign ones, offering a potential method for differentiating between solid breast lesions. By assessing the elastic properties of breast tissues, strain elastography aids in improving diagnostic accuracy and reducing the need for unnecessary biopsies.
The diagnostic value of strain elastography lies in its ability to provide real-time feedback during ultrasound examinations. This immediacy allows clinicians to make informed decisions about further management based on the mechanical characteristics of the lesions. The integration of strain elastography into routine breast imaging protocols can enhance the specificity and sensitivity of lesion characterization, ultimately benefiting patient outcomes.
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ultrasound | Radiation | examination by Ultrasound |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Assessment of the mass harness by elastography | assessmnet of the mass harness by elasography ration E2/E1 | one year |
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Woman aged 18 years or older.
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| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
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| Sohag university Hospital | Sohag | Egypt |
| PubMed Identifier | Type | Citation | Retractions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32330993 | Background | Cantisani V, David E, Barr RG, Radzina M, de Soccio V, Elia D, De Felice C, Pediconi F, Gigli S, Occhiato R, Messineo D, Fresilli D, Ballesio L, D'Ambrosio F. US-Elastography for Breast Lesion Characterization: Prospective Comparison of US BIRADS, Strain Elastography and Shear wave Elastography. Ultraschall Med. 2021 Oct;42(5):533-540. doi: 10.1055/a-1134-4937. Epub 2020 Apr 24. | |
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| Release Date | Unrelease Date | Unrelease Date Unknown | Reset Date | MCP Release Number |
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| Jun 16, 2026 |
| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D019220 | High-Energy Shock Waves |
| ID | Term |
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| D000069453 | Ultrasonic Waves |
| D013016 | Sound |
| D011840 | Radiation, Nonionizing |
| D011827 | Radiation |
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| Background |
| Li X, Sun W, Zhang H. The value of elastography strain rate ratio in benign and malignant BI-RADS-US 3-4 breast masses. Biomol Biomed. 2024 May 2;24(3):625-632. doi: 10.17305/bb.2023.9878. |
| 35151365 | Background | Mutala TM, Mwango GN, Aywak A, Cioni D, Neri E. Determining the elastography strain ratio cut off value for differentiating benign from malignant breast lesions: systematic review and meta-analysis. Cancer Imaging. 2022 Feb 12;22(1):12. doi: 10.1186/s40644-022-00447-5. |
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| Physical Phenomena |