19 - Breast Imaging

Question 1

BI-RADS

Answer 1

standardized breast imaging numerical codes - concise and unambiguous way to report findings

Question 2

4 things you are looking for on mammogram

Answer 2

masses
calcifications
asymmetries
architetural distortion

Question 3

only breast imaging modality proven to reduce breast CA mortality

Answer 3

mammogram

Question 4

breast US is useful for determining

Answer 4

cystic vs solid mass

Question 5

screening w/ US + mammo results

Answer 5

pick up more cancers but also more false pos

Question 6

add’l study from breast MRI

Answer 6

kinetics - wash in wash out (rapid wash in + wash out - suspicious)