Womens Imaging

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.

ACR, AHRA, ASRT and more lend support to bill that would require coverage of supplemental breast imaging
The Find It Early Act aims to ensure all women have access to exams such as ultrasound and MRI, with no out-of-pocket costs.
How second pregnancies change the brain
New imaging findings detail how women’s brains change during their second pregnancy, revealing the unique alterations in networks related to attention and response.
How hypertension during pregnancy impacts a woman's long-term cardiovascular health
Emerging research suggests that the early postpartum period may represent a critical window for influencing a woman's long-term cardiovascular health.
PHOTO GALLERY: What does acute COVID-19 and long COVID look like on medical imaging?
This image gallery shows what the various clinical presentations associated with the COVID-19 and long COVID that have been documented during and after coronavirus pandemic.
AI model could improve early detection of deadly pregnancy complication, new research suggests
Despite the dangers associated with the condition, its presence can often evade detection during pregnancy.

A new study suggests not delaying mammograms due to getting a COVID vaccine because cancers may go un detected. The RSNA study showed several examples of swollen lymph nodes that appeared to be from the vaccine, but turned out to be cancers.

Q&A: Should COVID vaccinated patients delay getting breast imaging — new study says no

The lead authors of a new study, Stacey Wolfson, MD, and Beatriu Reig, MD, from the Department of Radiology, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, say women should not delay breast imaging if they recently received the COVID vaccine or a booster.

Breast MRI screening cuts cancer mortality rates in half for women with lesser-known gene mutations

Women with ATM, CHEK2 and PALB2 gene mutations would benefit from beginning MRI screenings earlier than previously recommended, experts reported in JAMA Oncology.

Women do not need to delay their mammogram appointment after COVID-19 vaccination

That's according to the largest study to date on axillary lymphadenopathy after COVID-19 vaccination, published in RSNA's flagship journal, Radiology.

Mammograms should not be delayed after COVID vaccine, research shows

Reactive axillary lymph nodes seen on screening mammograms after vaccination can last for many months and should not be cause for imaging delays, experts reported in Radiology.

New research can help radiologists manage architectural distortion identified via DBT exams

After surgical excision, 10.2% of the architectural distortion cases with nonmalignant pathology at biopsy were upgraded to malignant, researchers reported in the American Journal of Roentgenology.

Survey unearths significant variation in practice patterns for localizing breast lesions

Barriers to more widespread use of certain novel devices and modalities may be related to cost and lack of expertise, experts wrote Tuesday.

Quality improvements reduce biopsy wait times for patients with suspicious breast MRIs

The initiative led to a 30% increase in the number of patients who required fewer visits before receiving a diagnosis, University of Michigan Health System researchers reported.

Simple switches help hospital reduce excess patient visits, biopsy wait times after breast MRI

Michigan Medicine had seen breast MRI volumes climb 94% while related biopsies leapt 150%, prompting leaders to launch their quality initiative.

Womens Imaging

ACR, AHRA, ASRT and more lend support to bill that would require coverage of supplemental breast imaging

How second pregnancies change the brain

How hypertension during pregnancy impacts a woman's long-term cardiovascular health

PHOTO GALLERY: What does acute COVID-19 and long COVID look like on medical imaging?

AI model could improve early detection of deadly pregnancy complication, new research suggests