Geraldine Kang, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Ifeanyi C. Onyeacholem MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Joanne Shimogaki Bae, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Youn Jeong Kim MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Jade De Guzman MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Haydee Ojeda-Fournier MD, Presenter: Nothing to Disclose

Mammographic asymmetries may represent a spectrum of benign to malignant lesions. There has been a refinement in the asymmetry lexicon nomenclature over the last several editions of the BI-RADS manual, including a new term in the 5th Ed of BI-RADS. It is important for the radiologist involved in breast imaging to understand what these terms mean and how to manage the findings related to mammographic asymmetries. At the end of this educational exhibit the learner will: Define the meaning of asymmetries; Provide imaging examples for each of the asymmetry descriptors; Present an algorithm for the management of mammographic asymmetries; Self assessment with image case review and questions in multiple choice format.

Introduction; Historical perspective; Definitions: Asymmetry, Global asymmetry, Focal Asymmetry, Developing asymmetry; Significance of asymmetries; Literature review of developing asymmetry significance; Imaging work up of asymmetries; Imaging correlates; Algorithm for the management of asymmetries;Test yourself with image and multiple choice questions.

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Kang, G, Onyeacholem, I, Bae, J, Kim, Y, De Guzman, J, Ojeda-Fournier, H, BI-RADS 5th Ed: Asymmetries Decoded.  Radiological Society of North America 2014 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, - ,Chicago IL. http://archive.rsna.org/2014/14006381.html