Application of Transthoracic Shear-wave Ultrasound Elastography in Pleural Lesions
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Observational Study
Elasticity Imaging Techniques
No Study Drug
Researchers observe your health over time — no experimental treatment is given.
At a Glance
- Age
- 20 and older
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Observational
- Participants needed
- 500 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- National Taiwan University Hospital · Other
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About This Trial
This study aims to provide the information of tissue elasticity in different etiologies of pleural lesions and to validate the predictive value of shear-wave elastography in differentiating benign pleural lesions from malignant lesions.
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* Patients with radiographic evidence of pleural lesions or effusion
Exclusion Criteria:
* Age \< 20 y/o
* Patients who cannot hold their breath for 5 seconds
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