학술논문

Recent Advances in Ultrasound Breast Imaging: From Industry to Clinical Practice.
Document Type
Article
Source
Diagnostics (2075-4418). Mar2023, Vol. 13 Issue 5, p980. 18p.
Subject
*BREAST imaging
*BREAST ultrasound
*ULTRASONIC imaging
*IMAGE fusion
*SPATIAL resolution
Language
ISSN
2075-4418
Abstract
Breast ultrasound (US) has undergone dramatic technological improvement through recent decades, moving from a low spatial resolution, grayscale-limited technique to a highly performing, multiparametric modality. In this review, we first focus on the spectrum of technical tools that have become commercially available, including new microvasculature imaging modalities, high-frequency transducers, extended field-of-view scanning, elastography, contrast-enhanced US, MicroPure, 3D US, automated US, S-Detect, nomograms, images fusion, and virtual navigation. In the subsequent section, we discuss the broadened current application of US in breast clinical scenarios, distinguishing among primary US, complementary US, and second-look US. Finally, we mention the still ongoing limitations and the challenging aspects of breast US. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]