Clayton R. Taylor MD, Presenter: Nothing to Disclose

Mitva J. Patel MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Selin Carkaci MD, Abstract Co-Author: Consultant, Hologic, Inc

• Classification and multimodality evaluation of breast density • Implications of breast density for screening mammography • Increased relative risk of malignancy seen with dense breasts • Current state laws governing breast density reporting and their implications • Supplemental screening, including whole breast screening ultrasound and MRI  

• Brief discussion of history of breast density • Breast density evaluation with digital mammography, breast tomosynthesis, magnetic resonance imaging and computed tomography • Updated BI-RADS lexicon for mammographic density and ultrasound tissue composition reporting • Subjective versus semi-automated and automated breast density evaluation • Implications of dense breast tissue for screening and breast cancer risk • State laws regarding breast density reporting and insurance coverage • Supplemental screening – current and potential future role of ultrasound and MRI  

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Taylor, C, Patel, M, Carkaci, S, Dense Breasts: More than Cancer Camouflage.  Radiological Society of North America 2014 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, - ,Chicago IL. http://archive.rsna.org/2014/14007427.html