Diagnostic Accuracy of a Sonographic Scoring System in Predicting the Malignant Potential of a Soft-tissue Swelling.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Soft-tissue masses usually present as painless palpable lumps. Although histopathologic examination (HPE) is diagnostic, ultrasonography (USG), being cost-effective, is the preferred screening modality. However, as it is operator dependent, the diagnostic accuracy might be affected. Thus, this study was planned to determine the diagnostic accuracy of USG with Doppler in identifying the malignant nature of soft-tissue swellings and also to develop a scoring system with a valid cutoff to help differentiate malignant lesions from the benign ones.

Methods

This analytical study with longitudinal design was conducted from July 2022 to June 2024 on patients with soft-tissue swelling selected by systematic random sampling. Data were collected by face-to-face interview, US

SUBMITTER: Mishra A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12758886 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature