Assessment of parotid gland masses with B-mode ultrasonography and strain elastography findings: Does ultrasound elastography improve accuracy in differential diagnosis between benign and malignant masses?
Abstract:Aim: Ultrasound elastography (USE) has been found useful in differentiation between malignant and benign lesions of various tissues, such as the thyroid, breast, lymph node and prostate, however, there is limited data on the parotid gland. The aim of this study is to assess the diagnostic performance of B-mode ultrasonography (US) and USE findings in differentiating between benign and malignant parotid gland masses. A secondary goal is to evaluate results for the most frequent benign lesions. Methods: In this … Show more
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