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Volume 6, Issue 5 (Suppl)
OMICS J Radiol, an open access journal
ISSN: 2167-7964
Radiology and Oncology 2017
October 19-20, 2017
World Congress on
October 19-20, 2017 | New York, USA
Radiology and Oncology
The Toshiba Aplio 400 is a key component in a small local study investigating the potential suitability of
elastography in differentiating between benign and malignant breast pathology, its objective to determine
a numerical figure that may be significant in aiding the judgement call between benign and malignant
lesions
Dawn McDonald
James Paget Hospital, UK
B
enign breast disease is common among women and when symptomatic, surgical management is the preferred option for both
clinicians and patients alike (Lakoma and Eugene, 2014). Elastography is a relatively new tool, which still appears to be little
utilised in breast imaging. Its use, when applied in the clinical setting, can differentiate between benign and malignant pathology,
in particular focal lesions. But how useful is this? And if useful, is it possible to arrive at a numerical value which may determine
whether a lesion is likely to be benign or not? A small local study undertaken over one year has suggested that elastography is indeed
useful clinically, and that it is possible to arrive at a numerical value which can be significant in differentiating between benign and
malignant lesions, as long as it is used in conjunction with other modalities such as mammography and ultrasound. Age is also key
factor to be taken account of in the analysis. Implementation of the technique outlined by this study could significantly reduce the
numbers of benign breast biopsy undertaken, resulting in substantially lower financial costs for the medical services, and reducing
the number of women suffering the anxiety of unnecessary procedures ultimately leading to benign outcomes.
Biography
Dawn McDonald completed her MSc in Medical Imaging, from Kingston University in 2008, and became a Consultant Mammographer soon afterwards. Working with the
same autonomy and professionalism as a Consultant Breast Radiologist, she is responsible for all aspects of breast diagnosis within her unit, including breast interventional
and film reading, and works closely with the surgical team. Currently, she is working at the James Paget Hospital in Great Yarmouth UK, and Imperial College London.
dawn.mcdonald1@nhs.netDawn McDonald, OMICS J Radiol 2017, 6:5 (Suppl)
DOI: 10.4172/2167-7964-C1-015