Using Real‐time Tissue Elastography for Breast Lesion Evaluation

@article{Raza2010UsingRT,
  title={Using Real‐time Tissue Elastography for Breast Lesion Evaluation},
  author={Sughra Raza and Ayodule Odulate and Eugene M. W. Ong and Sona A Chikarmane and Chad W. Harston},
  journal={Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine},
  year={2010},
  volume={29}
}
Objective. The purpose of this study was to prospectively assess the performance of real‐time tissue elastography (RTE) in the evaluation of breast masses and correlate RTE and American College of Radiology Breast Imaging Reporting and Data System (BI‐RADS) assessments with pathologic findings. Methods. Informed consent was obtained from all patients for this Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act–compliant, Institutional Review Board–approved study. Patients with sonographically… 
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