Abstract

Detection of breast cancer in its earliest possible stage is ultimate goal in breast imaging & role of radiologist is therefore vital. OBJECTIVE: The aim of USG as a diagnostic tool for breast diseases is to study the mode of presentation, nature of the lesion, USG features, and their correlation with clinical sign and symptoms, and cytological study. MATERIAL & METHODS: Study Design: Prospective study. Study Period: September 2014 to August 2015(1 year). Work Place: Department of Radiodiagnosis G.R. Medical College & Jayarogya Hospital, Gwalior. Using USG machine Aloka prosound alpha-6 (Aloka triviton pvt ltd Tokyo, Japan.) Linear 6-12 MHz probes will be used for real time B-scan. Study Group: 106 patients with complaints of breast pain, local breast tenderness, breast lump, discharge or skin changes. (irrespective of age/marital status/ breastfeeding). Correlation of USG findings along with cytological findings. RESULT: The Sensitivity, Specificity, Positive predictive value, Negative predictive value of Ultrasonography in diagnosing carcinoma breast are 55.55%,97.72%, 83.33% and 91.48% respectively. The Chi square test of USG correlation with FNAC was performed which was found to be statistically significant. CONCLUSION: USG is an individually effective diagnostic modality for detection of breast lesions. Thus sonography plays an important role in management of breast lesions. Sonography is highly sensitive and specific in diagnosing breast mass, breast abscess, differentiating b/w solid and cystic lesions, characterization of the lesions

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