Rebecca Rakow-Penner MD, PhD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Jade De Guzman MD, Presenter: Nothing to Disclose

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

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

Haydee Ojeda-Fournier MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

1. Differentiate perceptual versus cognitive errors in radiology 2. Review blind spots and pitfalls for screening and diagnostic exams on mammography, US and MRI with imaging correlation 3. Provide an algorithmic approach/checklist for reading screening and diagnostic mammograms, breast US and breast MRI 4. Test your knowledge with imaging case review in multiple choice format

Many radiologists, specifically those without breast imaging fellowship training, are apprehensive about reading breast imaging exams due to medical legal notoriety. That being said, most breast imaging exams in the United States are still interpreted by radiologists without dedicated breast imaging training. This educational exhibit will review specific “blind spots” and common pitfalls on routine breast imaging. It will also provide a checklist for reading mammograms, breast US and breast MRI and provide an opportunity for self-assessment. 1. Introduction 2. Errors in detection v. errors in interpretation a) limited detection secondary to technical factors, b) patient factors, c) human factor 3. Blind spots by a) mammogram, b) US and c) dynamic contrast enhanced breast MRI 4. Algorithmic approach to prevent missed cancer 5.Interactive multiple-choice case review 6. Conclusion

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Rakow-Penner, R, De Guzman, J, Kim, Y, Onyeacholem, I, Ojeda-Fournier, H, Blind Spots and Pitfalls in Breast Imaging.  Radiological Society of North America 2014 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, - ,Chicago IL. http://archive.rsna.org/2014/14006388.html