Liver & Breast Elastography
Uses
Liver Elastography:
- Purpose: Measures liver stiffness to evaluate liver fibrosis or cirrhosis.
- Technology: Uses elastography, a type of ultrasound, to assess how well the liver tissues bounce back after being compressed.
- Indications: Used for diagnosing liver diseases like hepatitis, assessing the progression of liver damage, and monitoring treatment effects.
Breast Elastography:
- Purpose: Assesses the stiffness of breast tissue to help differentiate between benign and malignant lesions.
- Technology: Utilizes elastography to measure the elasticity of breast tissue, which can indicate potential abnormalities.
- Indications: Performed during a breast ultrasound, using the same transducer to evaluate tissue stiffness.
Liver and Breast Elastography are specialized ultrasound techniques used to assess tissue stiffness, which can help in diagnosing and monitoring various conditions.
