Women’s imaging encompasses many radiology procedures related to women and the diseases that are most prevalent to women such as breast cancer or gynecological issues. Mammogram, breast ultrasound, breast MRI and breast biopsy are the most commonly used procedures.
Researchers believe the technique also could have utility for brain, head and neck MRI applications and could eventually be adapted to other imaging modalities as well.
Breast cancer risk scores change over time, with those who go on to develop cancer showing unique patterns that could provide valuable guidance into their diagnostic needs.
The manufacturer issued an alert in January, indicating its Brevera Breast Biopsy System Disposable 9 Gauge Needles were being recalled amid risk they might leave metallic particles in tissue.
Researchers found that cancer risk in premenopausal women with fatty breasts at initial imaging nearly doubled if an increase in density was observed during their second and third mammograms.
The FDA has given its thumbs-up to software that calculates breast fibroglandular tissue volume (FGV) and the ratio of FGV to total breast volume on ultrasound imaging.
Butterfly Network has sent 500 of its iQ+ handheld ultrasound devices to Kenya as part of a charitable effort to improve outcomes for, primarily, mothers-to-be and their babies in Sub-Saharan Africa.
This image gallery shows examples from various breast imaging modalities, including digital breast tomosynthesis, ultrasound and breast MRI, in addition to clinical presentations of breast cancer and other pathologies.
The new paper describes the imaging characteristics of metaplastic carcinoma of the breast and correlates the findings with clinical and histopathological characteristics/diagnoses.