Elastography is a recently developed ultrasound technique applicable to various medical specialties. It provides information on the physical properties of soft tissues in the context of physiologic and pathologic alterations. This article outlines the new applications of elastography in clinical dermatology. Estimation of the elasticity or rigidity of tissues facilitates early, noninvasive monitoring and treatment of inflammatory and tumor processes.
Elastography is a technique in which ultrasound is used to detect changes in the elasticity of tissues. Recently, it has been used in various diseases, including tumors of the breast, thyroid, and liver, as well as in inflammatory processes in the same organs. Moreover, the introduction of high-frequency linear ultrasound probes has made it possible for elastography to be applied to superficial tissues such as the bone and muscle system,…
