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Ultrasonic backscatter from bovine tissues: variation with pathology
The Journal of the Acoustical Society of America
|January 1, 1987
Summary
Ultrasonic properties of diseased bovine tissues, including liver abscess and lymphosarcoma, significantly differ from normal tissues. These findings support using ultrasound for quantitative disease diagnosis.
Area of Science:
- Biomedical Ultrasound
- Diagnostic Imaging
- Veterinary Pathology
Background:
- Previous research detailed ultrasonic properties of normal bovine tissues.
- Pathological conditions can alter tissue characteristics.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate ultrasonic propagation properties (velocity, attenuation, backscatter) in diseased bovine tissues.
- To compare these properties with normal tissues for diagnostic potential.
Main Methods:
- Experimental data collection on ultrasonic propagation.
- Analysis of velocity, attenuation, and backscatter in pathological tissues.
Main Results:
- Ultrasonic properties of liver abscess and lymphosarcoma showed significant deviations from normal bovine tissues.
- Distinct changes in velocity, attenuation, and backscatter were observed.
Conclusions:
- Ultrasonic properties can serve as quantitative indicators for diagnosing specific bovine diseases.
- This study provides evidence for the diagnostic utility of ultrasound in veterinary medicine.