Changes in the elasticity of fibroadenoma during the menstrual cycle determined by real-time sonoelastography

Highlights • We used SWE to evaluate the elasticity of fibroadenomas at different phases of the menstrual cycle, and found significant differences in the premenstrual and postmenstrual stages of the cycle. • We propose that one week after menstruation would be appropriate time to perform breast SWE....

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Published in:European journal of radiology 2015-06, Vol.84 (6), p.1044-1048
Main Authors: Kılıç, Fahrettin, Kayadibi, Yasemin, Kocael, Pinar, Velidedeoglu, Mehmet, Bas, Ahmet, Bakan, Selim, Aydogan, Fatih, Karatas, Adem, Yılmaz, Mehmet Halit
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Breast - pathology
Breast Neoplasms - diagnostic imaging
Breast Neoplasms - pathology
Elasticity
Elasticity Imaging Techniques - methods
Elastography
Female
Fibroadenoma
Fibroadenoma - diagnostic imaging
Fibroadenoma - pathology
Humans
Menstrual cycle
Menstrual Cycle - physiology
Radiology
Ultrasonography
Ultrasonography, Mammary - methods
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Summary:Highlights • We used SWE to evaluate the elasticity of fibroadenomas at different phases of the menstrual cycle, and found significant differences in the premenstrual and postmenstrual stages of the cycle. • We propose that one week after menstruation would be appropriate time to perform breast SWE. • Evaluations for the postmenstrual phase may reduce the false-positive rates of SWE examinations.
ISSN:0720-048X
1872-7727
DOI:10.1016/j.ejrad.2015.03.006