Optical diffusion breast imaging boosts ultrasound performance

Optical diffusion breast imaging improves the diagnostic accuracy of conventional ultrasound in distinguishing between malignant and benign breast lesions, according to a new study published in the September issue of the American Journal of Roentgenology.

Researchers from Asan Medical Center in South Korea evaluated the diagnostic accuracy of optical diffusion breast imaging in patients who underwent conventional ultrasound followed by surgery or biopsy. They found that using optical diffusion improved ultrasound’s specificity, positive predictive value, and accuracy.

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