Detection of Breast Microcalcifications Under Ultrasound Using Power Doppler and Acoustic Resonance Imaging
Abstract
Intraductal breast carcinoma (DCIS) represents approximately one third of mammographically detected breast carcinoma. Currently, DCIS and benign breast micorcalcifications can only be reliably be evaluated utilizing x-ray mammography. Our goal with our current project was to utilize breast sonography coupled with the technique of acoustic resonance to image and evaluate the breast micorcalcifications in patients prior to biopsy. We have been successful in visualizing the calcifications utilizing sonography coupled with acoustic resonance. Our analysis, however, shows no statistically significant difference in resonance peaks between malignant and benign types of calcifications.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 01, 2003
- Accession Number
- ADA418652
Entities
People
- Susan P. Weinstein
Organizations
- University of Pennsylvania