[Ultrasound mammography]

Area of Science:

• Medical Imaging
• Diagnostic Ultrasound
• Radiology

Background:

• High-resolution ultrasound technology has advanced diagnostic capabilities.
• Distinguishing between cystic and solid lesions is crucial in medical diagnosis.
• Accurate detection and characterization of tumors, both palpable and subclinical, are essential.

Purpose of the Study:

• To describe the specific sonographic appearances of common cystic and solid lesions.
• To outline the diagnostic criteria for differentiating these lesions using ultrasound.
• To emphasize the importance of a multi-criteria approach in ultrasound diagnostics.

Main Methods:

• Utilizing high-resolution ultrasound technology for lesion detection and characterization.
• Describing characteristic sonographic appearances of various lesion types.
• Reviewing established diagnostic criteria for differentiating lesion types.

Main Results:

• High-resolution ultrasound enables accurate detection and characterization of palpable and subclinical lesions.
• Specific sonographic features aid in differentiating common cystic and solid entities.
• A combination of criteria is necessary for definitive lesion differentiation.

Conclusions:

• High-resolution ultrasound is a powerful tool for lesion characterization.
• Accurate differentiation between cystic and solid lesions relies on a comprehensive set of sonographic criteria.
• A multi-parametric approach enhances diagnostic accuracy in ultrasound evaluations.