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Research Paper | Radiology and Medical Imaging Sciences | Volume 15 Issue 5, May 2026 | Pages: 759 - 761 | India
Ultrasonography and Histopathological Correlation in Differentiating Breast Masses
Abstract: Background: Breast lump in any age group is addressed cautiously to exclude the possibility of breast cancer. The clinical approach to breast lump involves the "triple test" for screening. Triple test includes clinical examination, imaging (ultrasonography and mammogram) and tissue sampling (FNAC and biopsy). these tests happen in a sequential manner and it is important that their findings support the final diagnosis for accurate management of the patient. Imaging modality the (ultrasonography and mammogram) have good sensitivity and specificity in the breast lesions and can be reliably use as a preliminary test in breast lump evaluation. in discordant cases, core needle biopsy with FNAC (fine needle aspiration cytology) used for final diagnosis. Therefore, the aim of this study was to evaluate the clinical, imaging and histopathological features of breast lesions in patients. The secondary objective was to investigate the relationship between radiological characteristics and histopathological features. Materials and Methods: A prospective observational study was conducted at PDU Medical College and Hospital, Rajkot, over a period of 1.5 years involving 200 patients with clinically suspected breast lesions. Results: Most lesions were benign on ultrasonography (78%) and histopathology (75%). The sensitivity, specificity, PPV, NPV and accuracy of ultrasonography were 80%, 97.3%, 90.9%, 93.6% and 93% respectively. Fibroadenoma was the most common benign lesion while invasive ductal carcinoma was the most common malignant lesion. Conclusion: Ultrasonography demonstrates high diagnostic accuracy and strong correlation with histopathological findings in differentiating benign and malignant breast lesions.
Keywords: Breast masses, Ultrasonography, Histopathology, BI-RADS, Breast carcinoma, Fibroadenoma
How to Cite?: Dr. Chetna Singh, Dr. Anjana J Patel, Dr. Niket Domadiya, Dr. Mohit Sehrawat, Dr. Navdeep Singh, "Ultrasonography and Histopathological Correlation in Differentiating Breast Masses", Volume 15 Issue 5, May 2026, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 759-761, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR26510164528, DOI: https://dx.dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR26510164528