Can contrast-enhanced sonography distinguish benign from malignant breast masses?
The results of our study have not shown any additional benefit in the use of CEUS over conventional triple assessment. The positive trend seen in the higher mean VMS for the malignant tumors needs further investigation with a larger cohort of patients.
Liver fat content measured by (1)H-MRS is higher in type 2 diabetic patients without carotid plaque compared to those with plaque. This study suggests that increased liver fat content could be associated with a relative protection against carotid atherosclerosis in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus.