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Advantages and pitfalls of ultrasound in the diagnosis of breast cancer
Author(s) -
Heywang Sylvia H.,
Dunner Peter S.,
Lipsit Edward R.,
Glassman Leonard M.
Publication year - 1985
Publication title -
journal of clinical ultrasound
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.272
H-Index - 61
eISSN - 1097-0096
pISSN - 0091-2751
DOI - 10.1002/1097-0096(199010)13:8<525::aid-jcu1870130803>3.0.co;2-j
Subject(s) - medicine , breast cancer , modality (human–computer interaction) , ultrasound , principal (computer security) , disease , radiology , medical physics , breast disease , cancer , pathology , artificial intelligence , computer science , operating system
Ultrasound has become more and more widespread in the diagnosis of breast disease. However, opinions still diverge concerning its exact place in the diagnosis of breast cancer. An understanding and awareness of the principal pitfalls and limitations of this modality is essential for its optimum and responsible usage. An analysis of four interesting cases illustrates the benefits and limitations of this technique.