Elastography is a specialized ultrasound technique used to measure the stiffness or elasticity of tissue, often used to detect abnormalities in organs like the liver, breast, and thyroid. In breast elastography, it helps differentiate between benign and potentially malignant lumps by assessing the stiffness of the breast tissue. Malignant tumors often feel firmer than benign lumps, so elastography provides valuable diagnostic information. It’s a non-invasive, painless procedure that can support early diagnosis and reduce the need for invasive biopsies.