Why Retroareolar Breast Carcinomas Are Harder to Detect—And What You Can Do About It.
Up to 8% of breast cancers arise near the nipple, where shadow artifacts often limit ultrasound visibility.
Shadow Artifact Challenges
- Complex Nipple- Areolar Anatomy Ducts converge at angles that make imaging difficult.
- Posterior Attenuation Roughly 85% of retroareolar carcinomas show shadowing, hiding vital details.
- Operator Technique Manual maneuvers help, but they aren’t always foolproof.
8%
of breast cancers develop within 2 cm of the nipple
– Ferre et al. (doi: 10.1016/j.diii.2017.02.009)
How ShadowHDR™ Overcomes the Challenge
ShadowHDR uses a proprietary filter and blended frequencies to reduce shadowing. By minimizing posterior attenuation, it reveals critical details beneath the nipple or Cooper’s ligaments—areas prone to shadow artifacts.
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