A number of exciting women's imaging topics will be featured at the virtual RSNA 2020 meeting, including developments in ultrasound screening and cutting-edge interventional techniques to treat breast malignancies.
Breast imagers are particularly looking forward to new breast MRI research at RSNA and beyond. In our preview, experts pointed to MRI's sensitivity as the force behind its continued staying power in women's imaging and discussed improvements, such as abbreviated protocols, that make MRI more feasible as a screening modality.
They also pointed to contrast-enhanced digital mammography (CEDM) as a topic to look for at RSNA 2020 and future conferences. Early research shows the sensitivity of CEDM rivals that of MRI, but CEDM can be performed in open spaces and at a much lower cost. One day, CEDM may even be used alongside MRI and digital breast tomosynthesis to help further personalize screening based on a patient's risk factors.
However, one of the most popular women's imaging topics at RSNA will be the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to improve screening mammography outcomes. While AI applications still have a way to go, experts in our preview discussed some of the AI advancements that could improve clinical outcomes.
Our preview also covers larger trends that have affected women's imaging in 2020, including the novel coronavirus pandemic and new research on the benefits of screening mammography.
