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Breast elastography /

"Elastography is a noninvasive imaging technique that detects tumors based on their stiffness compared to normal tissue. It uses ultrasound technology and can be performed during an ultrasound examination of the breast. It can dramatically reduce the number of breast biopsies performed. This bo...

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Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Author: Barr, Richard G. (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: New York : Thieme, 2015.
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Online Access:Texto completo
Table of Contents:
  • Introduction to breast elastography
  • Principles of elastography
  • Strain elastography
  • Shear wave elastography
  • Combination of shear wave and strain elastography
  • Clinical cases : benign lesions
  • Clinical cases : malignant lesions
  • Clinical cases : other lesions
  • Future perspective and conclusions.