Breast Imaging: Page 78

Breast MRI can resolve mammography findings, but use with caution

By Kate Madden Yee

Breast MRI can help doctors put equivocal mammographic findings to rest, but it should be used carefully because of the potential for false positives, according to a new study in the October issue of the American Journal of Roentgenology.

October 5, 2009

Patient age, clinical indication need to be considered in breast MRI

By Kate Madden Yee

Radiologists interpreting breast MRI studies should consider patient age and clinical indication when reading the scans, due to higher rates of malignancy associated with these factors, according to a study published in the October issue of Academic Radiology.

September 17, 2009

CAD enhances breast MRI specificity

By Erik L. Ridley

Although breast MRI is highly sensitive for detecting breast cancer, the technique remains plagued by a relatively low level of specificity. But computer-aided detection (CAD) technology can help reduce false-positive findings, according to research published online this month in European Radiology.

September 16, 2009

Automated whole-breast US doubles cancer detection

By Erik L. Ridley

An automated whole-breast ultrasound system doubled the cancer detection rate when used with mammography to screen a population of women with dense breasts and/or an elevated breast cancer risk, according to a multicenter study published online this month in European Radiology.

September 9, 2009

Fuzzy 3D ultrasound CAD sharpens breast cancer sensitivity

By Eric Barnes

A new breast ultrasound computer-aided detection (CAD) application uses a fuzzy 3D image processing scheme to deliver high sensitivity to improve the detection of early breast cancers.

September 2, 2009

Chest MDCT offers value as breast imaging tool

By Eric Barnes

Standard MDCT is an increasingly important modality for breast imaging, helping to find lesions that ultrasound, MRI, and even mammography can miss and increasing the utility of biopsy techniques. From incidental to interventional breast cancer imaging, there is much radiologists can do to exploit CT's abilities.

September 1, 2009

Breast imagers, ahoy: New technology on the horizon

By Kate Madden Yee

Despite its benefits, mammography is still a 2D modality used to image a 3D structure, which can lead to excessive patient recalls. But other imaging technologies on the horizon may help get around this problem, according to Bonnie Rush, who spoke to the matter at the American Healthcare Radiology Administrators annual meeting.

August 19, 2009

Digital breast tomosynthesis cuts recall rate by 30%

By Kate Madden Yee

The use of a digital breast tomosynthesis system can reduce recall rates by up to 30% in screening and diagnostic mammography, according to a study published in the August issue of the American Journal of Roentgenology.

August 3, 2009

Study challenges breast MRI scans

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Breast MRI scans resulted in higher mastectomy rates and delayed treatment for women who received them, according to a study to be published in the August issue of the Journal of the American College of Surgeons.

June 25, 2009

Ultrasound breast scanning protocol boosts efficiency

By Erik L. Ridley

A preprogrammed protocol can significantly improve the efficiency of breast ultrasound survey scans compared to standard scanning routines, according to research from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in Chicago.

June 2, 2009

Study: Breast MRI helps find unsuspected cancers

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

For patients with a new diagnosis of breast cancer, breast MRI finds unsuspected malignant lesions in both the ipsilateral and contralateral breasts, according to a new study.

April 22, 2009

iCAD wins FDA nod for breast MRI software

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Computer-aided detection (CAD) firm iCAD has received clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for its interventional planning package for breast MRI.

April 15, 2009

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