FERMT2 and metastatic malignant neoplasm in the lymph nodes: This study investigated the relationship between quantitative parameters of shear wave elastography (SWE, maximum elasticity [Emax], minimum elasticity [Emin], mean elasticity [Emean]), collagen intensity and Kindlin-2 expression in benign and malignant breast nodules, and if Kindlin-2 expression is related with lymph node metastasis.