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Title: ESR Essentials: diagnostic work-up in patients with symptomatic breast disease—practice recommendations by the European Society of Breast Imaging.
Authors: Athanasiou, Alexandra1 (AUTHOR) aathanasiou@mitera.gr, Appelman, Linda2,3 (AUTHOR), Pijnappel, Ruud M.4 (AUTHOR), Gilbert, Fiona J.5 (AUTHOR), Pediconi, Federica6 (AUTHOR), Mann, Ritse3,7 (AUTHOR)
Source: European Radiology. Feb2025, Vol. 35 Issue 2, p723-732. 10p.
Subjects: Magnetic resonance mammography, Tomosynthesis, Digital mammography, Contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging, Breast ultrasound
Abstract: Breast complaints are frequent reasons for consultations in primary care or breast clinics. Breast pain, breast lumps, and nipple discharge are the most common complaints. Less common symptoms such as skin changes and axillary abnormalities also require specific diagnostic approaches. Imaging the symptomatic breast should be performed by appropriately trained breast radiologists following the best practice guidelines and quality standards. Full-field digital mammography (FFDM), digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT), and breast ultrasound (US) are the main modalities used in this primary setting. The choice depends on the patient's age and symptoms. Women younger than 30-years-old are first imaged by US, whereas women over 40-years-old usually require both FFDM or DBT and US. For women between 30-years-old and 40-years-old, the US is the modality of choice, whereas FFDM or DBT might also be performed if needed. Pregnant or lactating women with palpable lesions or nipple discharge are imaged with US as the first method; FFDM or DBT can also be performed depending on the degree of suspicion as the dose to the fetus is minimal, and shielding may even further reduce the dose. More advanced techniques such as breast magnetic resonance imaging or contrast-enhanced mammography are not indicated in this first diagnostic setting and are reserved for cases of established malignancy (local staging) or rare cases of equivocal findings not otherwise resolved or inflammatory breast cancer. Last, but not least, male breast symptoms should also be addressed with US and/or FFDM. Clinical relevance statement: It is equally important to correctly diagnose an underlying malignancy and to avoid false positives that would lead to unnecessary biopsies, increased costs, and anxiety for the patient. Proper use of imaging modalities ensures optimal diagnostic approach and minimizes false negatives. Key Points: Ultrasound, full-field digital mammography, or digital breast tomosynthesis are the main imaging modalities in the diagnostic setting, while MRI or contrast-enhanced mammography should be reserved to selected cases. Initial imaging modality includes ultrasound combined with mammography or digital breast tomosynthesis depending on women's age and the presence (or not) of inconclusive findings. A negative imaging evaluation should not deter biopsy when a highly suspicious finding is found on physical examination. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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