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How reliable are conventional and color-coded sonography of the breast in the differential diagnosis of breast cancer?

Authors :
Sohn C
Beldermann F
Schiesser M
Kaufmann M
Bastert G
Source :
Surgical technology international [Surg Technol Int] 1996; Vol. 5, pp. 265-9.
Publication Year :
1996

Abstract

Sonographic examinations of the female mammary gland within the frameworks of the diagnosis of breast cancer playa fundamental role in the early detection of benign and, in particular, of malignant growths. Sonographic blood flow determinations can be used as an auxiliary noninvasive examination method. This is based on the fact that malignomas differ from benign tumors in that they display a pathological increase in vascular-ization. These changes of the circulatory conditions can be utilized in the diagnosis of the dignity of breast cancer.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1090-3941
Volume :
5
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Surgical technology international
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
15858750