The Study of Different Presentations of Breast Lumps in Radiographic Imaging.
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2014-01
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Introduction: Breast USG is an established and accurate tool for the primary evaluation of breast lumps and pathology. It also
compliments X- ray mammography in further evaluation and characterization of breast masses and thus avoids surgeries in benign
breast diseases and pathology. Method: For USG examination of the breast lumps, a linear-array transducer of 5-7 MHz frequency is
required with a good resolution machine. Results: We present a pictorial essay on the role of USG in evaluation and characterization of
various breast lumps and pathology. Conclusion: Breast sonography considerably improves the visualization and evaluation of lumps
in mammographically radiodense breasts and helpful in the characterization of it, either as solid or cystic lesion. It also improves the
specifi city of X-ray mammography when used as an adjunct to it. It is also helpful in guiding FNAC/biopsy from the breast masses.
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Breast, Sono-mammography, ultrasound, X- ray mammography
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Saraswat Shalini, Kumar Amit. The Study of Different Presentations of Breast Lumps in Radiographic Imaging. Acta Medica International. 2014 Jan-June; 1(1): 45-51.