Most women want a biopsy if there is any chance of breast cancer

Two out of three women want a biopsy performed if a radiologist determines there is any chance of breast cancer, according to a new study published in the Journal of the American College of Radiology. The authors also found that women overestimate the risk of breast cancer when follow-up imaging or biopsy is recommended for low-risk mammographic abnormalities.

DBT detects more architectural distortion lesions than 2D mammography alone

An example of architectural distortion in a 3D DBT mammogram, which is easier to see because the radiologist can look at the breast tissue layer-by-layer.

An example of architectural distortion in a 3D DBT mammogram, which is easier to see because the radiologist can look at the breast tissue layer-by-layer.

Digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT) can help radiologists detect more architectural distortion (AD) lesions than 2D mammography alone, according to a new study published in Radiology.

Further evidence suggests interruptions to radiology reporting rooms are detrimental to patient safety

Interrupting radiologists during image interpretation—an inconvenience that can disrupt the physician’s workflow an average of five times an hour—increases reporting times and decreases accuracy, especially in complex cases, according to research published in this month’s edition of Academic Radiology.