High intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) for the treatment of symptomatic breast fibroadenoma

Abstract

US-guided HIFU is an effective procedure and a minimally invasive alternative for the treatment of breast FA.

Prospective clinical trial on high‐intensity focused ultrasound for the treatment of breast fibroadenoma

“…Three previous European studies have shown reduction in fibroadenoma volume from 43.2% to 89% 6‐8 . Our study echoed with similar finding with volume reduction of 62% at 12th month post‐HIFU.…”

“…HIFU has been used in treating different solid tumors, 2,3 and its use in breast fibroadenoma has been described in only a few European studies (Table 1). 6‐8 …”

A review of high-intensity focused ultrasound as a novel and non-invasive interventional radiology technique

“…Breast fibroadenomas (FA) are the most common benign tumors, which account for about 70% of benign breast lesions. 46 They usually affect females in the reproductive period who have no other obvious symptoms except for a palpable breast lump during self-examination, occasionally associated with breast pain. A large number of patients choose breast-conserving therapy.…”

Image-Guided High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound, A Novel Application for Interventional Nuclear Medicine?

“…In addition, breast fibroadenoma is another indication that can be treated using the EchoPluse® system. A clinical trial was conducted where patients were treated at intensity of 40 W for 38 min under local anesthesia, a success rate of 89% was reported (22).…”