Danea Johnette Campbell MD, Presenter: Nothing to Disclose

James Henderson MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Hilda Theresa Tejero MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Monica M. Yepes MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Geetika Klevos MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Fernando Collado-Mesa MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Jorge Andres Infante Mendez MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Jose Miguel Net MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT) has been shown to improve detection and characterization of breast lesions that would otherwise be obscured on full field digital mammography (FFDM) leading to decreased recall rates. Despite these advantages, DBT falls behind FFDM in the detection of calcifications. However, DBT can be useful in accurately characterizing calcifications when seen. The goal of this educational exhibit is to show: 1. DBT can be used effectively in the characterization of breast calcifications. 2. Dermal calcifications can be confirmed by evaluating the "bookend" slabs. 3. DBT can elucidate additional diagnostic features of the calcifications not readily apparent on full field mammography, for example DBT is useful in demonstrating scattered calcifications which appear clustered on FFDM. 4. DBT may result in reduced need for additional images after screening mammography, thereby reducing diagnostic mammograms and additional radiation.

Dermal Calcifications Vascular Calcifications Cluster Conundrum- Cluster vs Scattered Looking Ahead – Potential Pitfalls and Successes

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Campbell, D, Henderson, J, Tejero, H, Yepes, M, Klevos, G, Collado-Mesa, F, Infante Mendez, J, Net, J, Cracking the Cluster Conundrum: Practical Applications of Digital Breast Tomosynthesis in the Characterization of Breast Calcifications.  Radiological Society of North America 2014 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, - ,Chicago IL. http://archive.rsna.org/2014/14008716.html