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Ultrasound Imaging and Elastography

Ultrasound Imaging and Elastography is a research topic within Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and Imaging. Science Explorer counts 20k research works in it since 1950. 10.0% of them reached the world's top 10% most cited for their field and year.

This cluster of papers focuses on the advancements in ultrasound elastography techniques for imaging tissue elasticity, including shear wave imaging and acoustic radiation force impulse imaging. The clinical applications of these techniques, particularly in breast lesion diagnosis and muscle stiffness measurement, are extensively explored. Additionally, the cluster covers the use of magnetic resonance elastography for non-invasive mapping of tissue elasticity.

  • Ultrasound Elastography
  • Tissue Elasticity Mapping
  • Shear Wave Imaging
  • Clinical Applications
  • Soft Tissue Elasticity
  • Magnetic Resonance Elastography
  • Breast Lesion Diagnosis
  • Acoustic Radiation Force
  • Muscle Stiffness Measurement
  • Biomechanical Properties
Research works
20k
fractional, since 1950
In the world top 10%
2k
per year above
Top-10% rate
10.0%
share of its works in the world top 10%
Growth, 2018-21 → 2022-25
+5%
the tick is no change
Largest producer
China
33% of the 10 largest, 2022-now
Ultrasound Imaging and Elastography
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