With federal and state-level legislation mandating insurance coverage for supplemental breast imaging and providers disclosing breast density information to patients, it seems like ultrasound would have an immediate and important role in this area. Right?
Maybe, but expectations need to be managed, according to Kibo Nam, PhD, from Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia, PA.
Nam spoke with AuntMinnie.com about the current state of ultrasound in imaging dense breasts, including its shortcomings and how the modality can be improved to be a more accessible tool for women who may not be able to easily access recommended breast MRI.
