Role of Arfi (Acoustic Radiation Force Impulse Imaging) in Differentiating Benign and Malignant Breast Lesions

Abstract

          To differentiate benign breast lesions from malignant breast lesions non-invasively using ARFI elastography technique. To establish tissue stiffness (TS) index values to differentiate benign and malignant lesions.To derive sensitivity and specificity, positive and negative predictive values of ARFI in identifying benign and malignant lesions. Hence routine ultrasound with ARFI correlation enhances the imaging diagnostic accuracy in categorising benign and malignant breast lesions.