Implementation of Whole-Breast Screening Ultrasonography

Melissa A Durand; Regina J Hooley

doi:10.1016/j.rcl.2016.12.007

Implementation of Whole-Breast Screening Ultrasonography

Radiol Clin North Am. 2017 May;55(3):527-539. doi: 10.1016/j.rcl.2016.12.007. Epub 2017 Jan 30.

Authors

Melissa A Durand¹, Regina J Hooley²

Affiliations

¹ Department of Diagnostic Radiology and Biomedical Imaging, Yale University School of Medicine, 333 Cedar Street, PO Box 208042, New Haven, CT 06520-8042, USA. Electronic address: melissa.durand@yale.edu.
² Department of Diagnostic Radiology and Biomedical Imaging, Yale University School of Medicine, 333 Cedar Street, PO Box 208042, New Haven, CT 06520-8042, USA.

PMID: 28411678
DOI: 10.1016/j.rcl.2016.12.007

Abstract

Whole-breast screening ultrasonography is being increasingly implemented in breast imaging centers because numerous studies have shown the benefit of supplemental screening for women with dense breasts and breast density notification laws are becoming more widespread. This article reviews the numerous considerations involved in integrating a screening ultrasonography program into a busy practice.

Keywords: Dense breasts; Screening breast ultrasonography; Supplementary screening.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Breast / diagnostic imaging
Breast Density
Breast Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging*
Early Detection of Cancer / methods*
Female
Humans
Mass Screening / methods*
Risk Factors
Ultrasonography, Mammary / methods*