Preferred Label : Automated Breast Ultrasound;
NCIt synonyms : ABUS;
NCIt definition : A method of ultrasonography for secondary breast cancer screening in asymptomatic
women with dense breasts. It uses an ultrasound scanner and a transducer device which
moves automatically in a scan box. The patient lies in a supine position and automated
breast ultrasound is performed in anteroposterior, medial, and lateral views routinely,
and in the superior or inferior view additionally in cases of large breasts. The image
series is used for 3-dimensional image reconstruction and tumor detection.;
NCI Metathesaurus CUI : CL1779108;
Origin ID : C186741;
UMLS CUI : C5670727;
Semantic type(s)
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