Luis Azpeitia MD, Presenter: Nothing to Disclose

Gisela Estrada MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Mariana Barbara Jimenez Bernal MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Daniela Angulo Salazar MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Luis Alberto Ruiz Elizondo MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Mary Carmen Herrera-Zarza MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Regina De La Mora Cervantes MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Jose Luis Criales Cortes MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Maria Lara MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Breast cancer remains the most prevalent in women of developed countries. Although mammography is the gold standard system for breast cancer surveillance it isn't a infallible method and we must continue improving our imaging screening and staging techniques. Devices that could more precisely map the extent of invasive and noninvasive disease would lead to more accurate actions. Positron Emission Mammography is an emerging molecular technology that provides high-resolution images of hypermetabolic lesions in the breasts merging both morphological and functional features with remarkable sensitivity, specificity and accuracy. The purpose of this exhibit is: 1-Getting the PEM to be considered as a truly powerful adjunct to conventional breast imaging and to promote its usage. 2-To make clear the advantages, disadvantages, indications and contraindications in PEM imaging. 3-To identify and interpret the PEM imaging findings using the proposed lexicon and classification in order to achieve consistent, standardized reporting and management.

A-PEM's physical and technical principles. B-Breast cancer's basic molecular pathophysiology. C-Pros & cons, indications and contraindications. D-Imaging findings, other modalities correlation. E-Interpretation. Proposed lexicon. F-Related procedures. G-Cases. H-Conclusions.

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Azpeitia, L, Estrada, G, Jimenez Bernal, M, Angulo Salazar, D, Ruiz Elizondo, L, Herrera-Zarza, M, De La Mora Cervantes, R, Criales Cortes, J, Lara, M, Imaging War on Breast Cancer Goes Nuclear... Positron Emission Mammography: A Conscientious Approach for an Emerging Diagnostic Weapon.  Radiological Society of North America 2014 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, - ,Chicago IL. http://archive.rsna.org/2014/14012640.html