Shear Imaging6 terms

Shear Wave Elastography

Ultrasound-based tissue stiffness mapping.

What is Shear?

Ultrasound-based tissue stiffness mapping.

How it works: Refer to modality standard acquisition and reconstruction pipeline.

Advantages

✓Noninvasive or minimally invasive
✓Widely available in centers
✓Guides management

Limitations

⚠Limited by operator or motion
⚠May need contrast or prep
⚠Not perfect specificity

Preparation Checklist

0 of 3 completed

Follow site instructions; possible fasting or screening

⚖️Shear vs CT

Criteria	Shear	CT
Speed	Moderate	Fast
Radiation	No	Yes
Soft Tissue Detail	Limited	Good
Cost	High	Medium

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Related Imaging Modalities

Combine with CT/MRI/US for complementary detail.

CT

CT scans use X-rays to create detailed cross-sectional images of the body. They are particularly useful for detecting bone fractures, tumors, and internal bleeding.

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MRI

MRI uses powerful magnets and radio waves to produce detailed images of organs and soft tissues. Excellent for brain, spine, and joint imaging.

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Ultrasound

Ultrasound uses sound waves to create real-time images. Commonly used for pregnancy monitoring and examining organs like the heart, liver, and kidneys.

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Browse Shear Terms

Explore common terms in Shear reports, each with detailed explanations, clinical significance, and related lab tests to help you understand your imaging results. lab tests.

Breast Lesion on Shear Wave Elastography

Tissue stiffness values displayed in kilopascals (kPa) with color-coded mapping and strain ratios

📍 Breast

Liver Stiffness on Shear Wave Elastography

Tissue stiffness values displayed in kilopascals (kPa) or meters per second (m/s) with color-coded mapping