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Enhancing Your Acoustics: Ultrasound Image Optimization of Breast Lesions
Author(s) -
Carpentier Bianca,
Hayward Jessica,
Strachowski Lori
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
journal of ultrasound in medicine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.574
H-Index - 91
eISSN - 1550-9613
pISSN - 0278-4297
DOI - 10.7863/ultra.16.09018
Subject(s) - medicine , ultrasound , breast ultrasound , breast imaging , radiology , ultrasound imaging , medical physics , ultrasonography , mammography , breast cancer , cancer
A general understanding of ultrasound physics relative to image optimization is essential when performing breast ultrasound examinations and in accurately interpreting images of the breast. Appropriate technique is crucial to achieve accurate lesion characterization and is emphasized in the second edition of the American College of Radiology Breast Imaging Reporting and Data System for ultrasound (2013). This pictorial essay reviews clinically relevant ultrasound physics to best characterize breast lesions for guiding the clinician to the proper diagnosis. Differences in chosen parameters on ultrasound imaging can create variability in the appearance of breast lesions.