ITGSS Certified Technical Associate: Emerging Tech Practice Test

Automated whole-breast ultrasound is expected to provide all EXCEPT?

1. Identify additional lesions

2. Eliminate user error

3. Identify malignant masses

4. Enhance user training

The correct answer is: Identify malignant masses

Automated whole-breast ultrasound is designed to enhance imaging capabilities, providing significant benefits such as identifying additional lesions and minimizing user error through a standardized process. One of its key advantages is its ability to streamline and improve the accuracy of breast imaging by reducing variability associated with human operation. However, it is important to clarify that while automated ultrasound can assist in identifying and characterizing breast lesions, its primary function is not necessarily to diagnose malignant masses outright. Specifically, the technology aids in detection, but the definitive identification of malignant masses typically requires further investigation, such as biopsy or correlation with other imaging modalities (like mammography). Therefore, the emphasis on enhancing user training is an important aspect of utilizing this technology effectively but does not directly relate to the core capabilities expected from automated whole-breast ultrasound regarding malignancy detection. This highlights that while automated systems improve many facets of breast imaging, there are limitations in the technology’s ability to serve as a standalone diagnostic tool for cancer detection.