ROLE OF AUTOMATED BREAST ULTRASOUND SYSTEM (ABUS) AS SCREENING TOOL IN COMPARISON TO MAMMOGRAM IN DETECT DIFFERENT BREAST LESIONS

Abstract

Abstract Background: Mammography is an effective randomized controlled trial-proven method for reducing mortality due to breast cancer. However, the sensitivity of mammography depends on breast density. The current supplemental screening options include breast ultrasonography (US) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Automated breast ultrasound system (ABUS) is an option proposed to overcome the time-consuming and costly nature of handheld, physician-performed whole-breast US (WBUS). Objectives: To evaluate the utility of automated breast ultrasound system (ABUS) in detection of different breast lesions especially in dense breast in comparison to mammogram.