Paola Clauser MD, Presenter: Nothing to Disclose

Arianna De Nicolo' MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Viviana Londero MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Rossano Girometti MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Chiara Zuiani MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Massimo Bazzocchi MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

To define breast anatomy and characteristics of the more frequently encountered breast lesions in Digital Breast Tomosynthesis (DBT).

1. Normal breast anatomy in DBT: a. glandular tissue; b. ligaments and vessels; c. lymph nodes. 2. Benign breast lesions: a. fibroadenomas; b. cysts; c. fibrocystic changes. 3. Malignant breast lesions: a. invasive ductal carcinoma; b. invasive lobular carcinoma; c. ductal carcinoma in situ. 4. Pitfalls in DBT: macrocalcifications and metallic markers.

DBT is able to show more details on breast anatomy and lesions, compared to Digital Mammography; several specific tips and tricks should be taken into account in assessing normal or pathologic findings.

Clauser, P, De Nicolo', A, Londero, V, Girometti, R, Zuiani, C, Bazzocchi, M, Breast Anatomy and Characteristics of Breast Lesions in Digital Breast Tomosynthesis.  Radiological Society of North America 2013 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, December 1 - December 6, 2013 ,Chicago IL. http://archive.rsna.org/2013/13026292.html