title: [Ultrasonic diagnosis of breast diseases].
abstract: The main interest of diagnostic ultrasound for breast diseases is the differentiation between solid and cystic masses, between benign and malignant tumors, the precise measurement of tumors. From 601 cases compiled in the litterature, ultrasonic correct diagnosis reach 88% and more than 90% if tumor size is 2 cm or more. Differentiation between cancerous and benign tumor is based on the sensitivity graded tomograms method.
mesh_terms: D001941:Breast Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*; D001943:Breast Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis*; D003560:Cysts / Q000175:diagnosis*; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D014463:Ultrasonography
vernacular_title: L'exploration ultrasonique de la glande mammaire