Reliability of Sonoelastography in Ductal Carcinoma
Waseem Raza1, Hafiza Anum Mohy-U-Din1, Sajid Shaeen Malik1
1University of Lahore, Lahore, Pakistan.
Ultrasound in Medicine & Biology
|October 13, 2018
Summary
Sonoelastography demonstrates high reliability for diagnosing ductal carcinoma. This imaging technique shows significant sensitivity and specificity in identifying this breast abnormality in healthcare settings.
Area of Science:
- Medical Imaging
- Oncology
- Diagnostic Techniques
Background:
- Ductal carcinoma diagnosis relies on various imaging modalities.
- Sonoelastography offers a non-invasive method to assess tissue stiffness.
- Evaluating its diagnostic accuracy in primary and secondary care is crucial.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the reliability of sonoelastography for ductal carcinoma detection.
- To determine the diagnostic accuracy of sonoelastography in diverse healthcare settings.
Main Methods:
- A systematic literature review was conducted in January 2018.
- Searches included Google Scholar, PubMed, Medline, Medscape, Wikipedia, and NCBI.
- Fifteen studies were selected based on predefined criteria, comparing sonoelastography to B-mode sonography and histology.
Main Results:
- Sonoelastography achieved an overall sensitivity of 85.7% for ductal carcinoma diagnosis.
- The overall specificity of sonoelastography was 79.8%.
- These results indicate strong performance in differentiating benign from malignant breast abnormalities.
Conclusions:
- Sonoelastography is a highly sensitive and specific tool for diagnosing ductal carcinoma.
- Its reliability supports its use in primary and secondary healthcare for breast cancer screening and diagnosis.
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