Table 3. Details of the nine suspected malignant characteristics of breast nodules by CEUS.
| Total | Benign | Malignant | Malignant rate (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High enhancement | 188 | 108 | 80 | 42.6 |
| Centripetal enhancement | 99 | 28 | 71 | 71.7 |
| Inhomogeneous enhancement | 166 | 82 | 84 | 50.6 |
| Filling defect | 25 | 2 | 23 | 92 |
| Irregular shape after enhancement | 164 | 70 | 94 | 57.3 |
| Volume expansion | 72 | 8 | 64 | 88.9 |
| Unclear boundary after contrast enhancement | 134 | 38 | 96 | 71.6 |
| Crab foot sign | 29 | 1 | 28 | 96.6 |
| Nourishing vessel sign | 57 | 8 | 49 | 86.0 |
Notes.
CEUS, contrast-enhanced ultrasound.