Special ultrasound accurately identifies skin cancer

Courtesy EurekAlert! - Cancer  Mon, 11/30/2009 - 23:00

(Radiological Society of North America) High-frequency ultrasound with elastography can help differentiate between cancerous and benign skin conditions, according to a new study.


 

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