Ultrasound is proving to be an effective diagnostic technique for women with specific breast complaints, a recent study published in the Radiology has found. Researchers at Radboud University Medical Center in Nijmegen, the Netherlands examined the performance of ultrasound as a stand-alone diagnostic tool for breast complaints in women over the age of 30.
The research focused on 1,961 patients with focal breast complaints. These included lumps or localized pain and a variety of measures were taken to ensure accuracy with the diagnoses. After targeted ultrasound was performed, a biopsy was taken if it was deemed necessary. Results showed that ultrasound alone successfully diagnosed 1,759 of 1,961 patients and detected 192 breast cancer cases.
The study found ultrasound to be a cost-effective diagnostic tool and that it was not only accurate in its findings but it was also beneficial to patient comfort by providing a pain-free procedure. In addition, ultrasounds are more readily available than the standard practice of digital breast tomosynthesis followed by targeted ultrasound, making it ideal for low- or middle-income countries, or even existing screening processes.
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The study was led by Linda Appelman, M.D., a breast radiologist in the Department of Medical Imaging at Radboud University Medical Center in Nijmegen, the Netherlands. Dr. Appelman is a specialist in the breast imaging diagnostic field and her research has informed many healthcare professionals on the best practices for diagnosing different breast complaints. Her insight and experience have contributed to this groundbreaking research and improved methods for diagnosing breast complaints.
This is another major step forward for breast cancer diagnosis and prevention. The research demonstrates that ultrasound can not only provide accurate diagnosis on its own, but that it is also a more cost-effective and comfortable solution for many women. With further studies and technological advancements, ultrasound could potentially become the standard diagnostic procedure for breast complaints.
