FAQ - Women's Imaging
Women's Imaging
What is the imaging protocol for palpable breast masses?
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Evaluation of a palpable breast mass in a female
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Age
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Imaging Protocol
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<20
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Ultrasound only
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20-29
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Ultrasound only
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30 and up
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Bilateral diagnostic mammograms
Ultrasound of symptomatic breast |
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Evaluation of a palpable breast mass in a male
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Age
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Imaging Protocol
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<20
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Ultrasound only
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>20
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Bilateral diagnostic mammogram (Ultrasound if lesion is not subareolar)
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What are the guidelines for the use of Breast MRI?
2013 ACR Practice Guidelines for the use of Breast Magnetic Resonance Imaging