Potential applications of vibro-acoustography in breast imaging

Technol Cancer Res Treat. 2005 Apr;4(2):151-8. doi: 10.1177/153303460500400204.

Abstract

Vibro-acoustography has gained interest in the recent years as a new modality for medical imaging. This method is based on low-frequency vibrations induced in the object by the radiation force of ultrasound. This paper focuses on potential applications of vibro-acoustography in breast imaging, including detection of microcalcifications, detection of arterial calcifications, and soft tissue imaging. In addition, we will briefly discuss our recent results of in vivo breast vibro-acoustography. Future developments and potential impact of vibro-acoustography in breast imaging are also discussed.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Arteries / diagnostic imaging
  • Arteries / pathology
  • Breast
  • Breast Diseases / diagnostic imaging*
  • Calcinosis / diagnostic imaging*
  • Calcinosis / pathology
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Mammography
  • Middle Aged
  • Sensitivity and Specificity
  • Ultrasonography, Mammary / instrumentation
  • Ultrasonography, Mammary / methods*
  • Vibration