Shearwave Elastography is an advanced ultrasound technique that measures the stiffness of tissue. Stiffer tissue can be an indicator of disease — for example, liver fibrosis or certain breast and thyroid lesions.
How is it useful in daily practice?
- Liver: non-invasive assessment of liver fibrosis and stiffness, reducing the need for biopsy
- Breast: helps characterise lesions as benign or suspicious
- Thyroid: adds confidence in evaluating thyroid nodules
Our Samsung RS85 PRESTIGE machine offers both Strain and Shearwave Elastography, with AI-assist tools for added accuracy.