Elastography is a very helpful technique that adds value to the sonographic examination by enabling you to evaluate the stiffness of tissue. Studies have shown that a combination of ultrasound elastography and sonography had the best results in detecting cancer and potentially could reduce unnecessary biopsies*.
 | The Philips elastography solution on the iU22 supports diagnostic confidence with an easy to use, robust, and highly sensitive tool. Our breast imaging technology enhances guidance during biopsy and provides tools to evaluate simple and complex masses. The images to the left show a 2D image on the left and an elastography image on the right. In the first image, a breast fibroadenoma is clearly delineated on the elastography image. In the second image the breast lesion shows the area of stiffness to be larger on the elastography image.
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Elastography analysis tools
iU22 strain-based breast elastography on the L12-5 and L17-5 transducers using Advanced Breast Tissue Specific Imaging (TSI) preset.
- Elastogram generated from internal patient movement (breathing, cardiac motion)
- Distance and area measurement capabilities on cart
- Size comparison to validate size and location of lesion on elastogram
- Anechoic imaging to enhance cystic structures on elastogram
*Tan SM, et al. Improving B mode ultrasound evaluation of breast lesions with real-time ultrasound elastography – A clinical approach. The Breast (2007), doi:10.1016/j.breast.2007.10.015
*Hui Zhi, MD, Bing Ou, MD, Bao-Ming Luo, MD, Xia Feng, MD, Yan-Ling Wen, MD, Hai-Yun Yang, MD. Comparison of Ultrasound Elastography, Mammography, and Sonography in the Diagnosis of Solid Breast Lesions. J Ultrasound Med 2007; 26:807–815.