Womens Imaging

Breast arterial calcifications tied to heart disease in women
By Amerigo Allegretto
Breast arterial calcifications as seen on mammograms may be a warning sign of heart disease in women.
September 11, 2024
Breast Mammo
Advocates, researchers herald federal breast density notification law
By Amerigo Allegretto
September 10 marks a big day in breast health as the federal mandate on breast density notification takes effect.
September 10, 2024
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F-18 FAPI PET/CT upstages more newly-diagnosed breast cancers
By Amerigo Allegretto
F-18 FAPI PET/CT leads to significant upstaging in newly diagnosed breast cancer compared with F-18 FDG.
September 6, 2024
Breast Cancer Cell2 Social
MRI model predicts treatment response in breast cancer patients
By Amerigo Allegretto
Radiomics scoring derived from contrast-enhanced MRI can predict treatment response in women being treated for triple-negative breast cancer.
September 3, 2024
Axial dynamic contrast-enhanced MRI scans show results from two women before they underwent neoadjuvant chemoimmunotherapy for triple-negative breast cancer. (A) T1-enhanced MRI scan, (B) rate constant for contrast agent plasma-to-interstitial transfer (Ktrans) map, and (C) maximum contrast agent uptake rate (Slopemax) map in a 56-year-old woman depict a tumor that manifested as a spherical 4-cm mass enhancement (arrow in A) in the right breast with axillary node involvement (arrowhead in A). The radiomics score was high, at 3.3. Histopathologic examination after chemotherapy revealed no invasive residual cancer in the breast or the lymph nodes (pathologic complete response). (D) T1-enhanced MRI scan, (E) Ktrans map, and (F) Slopemax map in a 49-year-old woman show a tumor that manifested as a spiculated 3-cm mass enhancement (arrow in D) in the left breast with thickening of the skin (arrowhead in D). The parametric maps show much greater spatial heterogeneity than in the case shown in B and C, with areas of high intensity. The radiomics score was low, at −1.6. Histopathologic examination after chemotherapy revealed a 10-mm invasive residual cancer in the breast (not pathologic complete response). Image courtesy of the RSNA.
Women less likely to return to mammo after false-positive results
By Amerigo Allegretto
Women are less likely to return to screening after false-positive mammography results.
September 3, 2024
Breast Mammography Scanner
Annual mammography screening leads to better patient outcomes
By Amerigo Allegretto
A recent study found that annual screening mammography is tied to lower risk of late-stage cancer and better overall survival among women.
August 28, 2024
Mammogram Breast 400
AI helps out with spotting, localizing interval breast cancers
By Erik L. Ridley
A new study assessed performance characteristics of AI software in identifying and localizing interval breast cancers.
August 27, 2024
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SRU develops new lexicon for ultrasound findings in pregnant women
By Amerigo Allegretto
The Society of Radiologists in Ultrasound (SRU) has developed recommendations on lexicon to be used for ultrasound imaging in pregnant women.
August 27, 2024
An intradecidual sign depicts transvaginal sagittal grayscale ultrasound imaging in a 34-year-old pregnant patient, which shows a 4-mm empty gestational sac (solid arrow) in the anterior endometrium. The location of the sac to one side of the central hyperechoic line (dotted arrows) representing the opposed innermost layers of decidualized endometrium confirms it is within the endometrium and not the endometrial cavity, hence the name intradecidual sign. This sign is helpful when seen to diagnose a probable intrauterine pregnancy before visualization of the yolk sac. Three days later, the yolk sac was visualized (not shown), allowing for the diagnosis of a definite intrauterine pregnancy.
Ultrasound-based model performs well in predicting breast tumor status
By Amerigo Allegretto
An ultrasound-based deep learning radiomics nomogram model performed well in predicting tumor status and lymph node metastasis in breast cancer patients.
August 26, 2024
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DBT plus MRI avoids more deaths, adds more false-positive risks
By Amerigo Allegretto
Using digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT) and supplemental MRI yields more benefits but also more risks, according to simulation modeling data.
August 26, 2024
Mri Breast 400
Curved breast compression paddle lessens pain but also image quality
By Amerigo Allegretto
Curve-shaped breast compression paddles may lead to some pain relief, but they also reduce image quality on mammograms.
August 20, 2024
Mammogram Breast 400
Messaging strategies impact older women's thoughts on breast screening
By Amerigo Allegretto
Messaging on screening cessation can impact older women’s intentions to stop breast cancer screening.
August 19, 2024
Mammogram Calendar 400
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