Credit Information
Credit Type
* AMA PRA Category 1™
Number of Credits
1
Course Overview
Breast elastography evaluates tissue stiffness to differentiate benign from malignant lesions using strain or shear-wave techniques. Malignant lesions appear larger, irregular, and stiffer (>80-100 kPa), while benign lesions are softer and homogeneous. Elastography improves diagnostic accuracy.
Course Objectives
After completing this activity, the participant will:
Understand the principles of elastography and be familiar with the differences between strain and shear-wave elastography.
Recognize the benign and malignant features of breast masses evaluated with elastography.
Be familiar with current artifacts, pitfalls and limitations of breast elastography.
Target Audience
Physicians, sonographers, and others who perform and/or interpret ultrasound.
* AMA PRA Category 1 ™ credits are used by physicians and other groups like PAs and certain nurses. Category 1 credits are accepted by the ARDMS, CCI, ACCME, and Sonography Canada.
