Avoiding Pitfalls in Mammographic Interpretation

Avoiding Pitfalls in Mammographic Interpretation

Abstract There is a public misconception that screening mammography detects all breast malignancies. The objective of this pictorial essay is to review classic mammographic features of malignancy that, if missed, could potentially result in malpractice litigation. By identifying radiologic themes, w...

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Veröffentlicht in:Canadian Association of Radiologists journal 2011-02, Vol.62 (1), p.50-59
Hauptverfasser: Roberts-Klein, Shayna, MD, Iuanow, Elaine, MD, Slanetz, Priscilla J., MD, MPH, FACR
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Breast
Breast cancer
Breast Neoplasms - diagnostic imaging
Breasts
Diagnosis, Differential
Diagnostic Errors - prevention & control
Female
Humans
Malpractice
Mammography
Medical malpractice
Radiology
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Zusammenfassung:Abstract There is a public misconception that screening mammography detects all breast malignancies. The objective of this pictorial essay is to review classic mammographic features of malignancy that, if missed, could potentially result in malpractice litigation. By identifying radiologic themes, we attempt to improve awareness about the imaging characteristics of a variety of subtle malignancies.
ISSN:0846-5371
1488-2361
DOI:10.1016/j.carj.2010.07.004