The Power of the Probe: Targeted US Alone for Evaluation of Breast Symptoms

HomeRadiologyVol. 307, No. 4 PreviousNext Reviews and CommentaryEditorialThe Power of the Probe: Targeted US Alone for Evaluation of Breast SymptomsMary S. Newell Mary S. Newell Author AffiliationsFrom the Department of Radiology and Imaging Sciences, Emory University School of Medicine, 1365 Clifton Rd, Atlanta, GA 30322.Address correspondence to the author (email: [email protected]).Mary S. Newell Published Online:Apr 4 2023https://doi.org/10.1148/radiol.230418MoreSectionsFull textPDF ToolsImage ViewerAdd to favoritesCiteTrack CitationsPermissionsReprints ShareShare onFacebookTwitterLinked In References1. Salzman B, Fleegle S, Tully AS. Common breast problems. Am Fam Physician 2012;86(4):343–349. Medline, Google Scholar2. Huggenberger IK, Andersen JS. Predictive value of the official cancer alarm symptoms in general practice--a systematic review. Dan Med J 2015;62(5):A5034. Medline, Google Scholar3. Klein KA, Kocher M, Lourenco AP, et al. ACR Appropriateness Criteria Palpable Breast Masses. https://acsearch.acr.org/docs/69495/Narrative/ American College of Radiology. Accessed February 16, 2023. Google Scholar4. Holbrook AI, Moy L, Akin EA, et al; . Expert Panel on Breast Imaging. ACR Appropriateness Criteria® Breast Pain. J Am Coll Radiol 2018;15(11S 11S):S276–S282. Crossref, Medline, Google Scholar5. Appelman L, Siebers CCN, Appelman PTM, et al. US and DBT I women with focal breast complaints: results of the Breast Ultrasound Trial (BUST). Radiology 2023;307(4):e220361. Link, Google Scholar6. Holtz JN, Woodard GA, Hayward JH, et al. The Value of Targeted Ultrasound for the Primary Evaluation of Breast Symptoms in Pregnant Women of All Ages. J Breast Imaging 2021;3(5):556–563. Crossref, Google Scholar7. Chung M, Hayward JH, Woodard GA, et al. US as the primary imaging modality in the evaluation of palpable breast masses in breastfeeding women, including those of advanced maternal age. Radiology 2020;297(2):316–324. Link, Google Scholar8. Appelman L, Appelman PTM, Siebers CCN, et al. The value of mammography in women with focal breast complaints in addition to initial targeted ultrasound. Breast Cancer Res Treat 2021;185(2):381–389. Crossref, Medline, Google Scholar9. Dodelzon K, Katzen JT. Evaluation of Palpable Breast Abnormalities. J Breast Imaging 2019;1(3):253–263. Crossref, Google Scholar10. Leung SE, Ben-Nachum I, Kornecki A. New palpable breast lump with recent negative mammogram: is repeat mammography necessary? AJR Am J Roentgenol 2016;207(1):200–204. Crossref, Medline, Google ScholarArticle HistoryReceived: Feb 19 2023Revision requested: Feb 24 2023Revision received: Feb 28 2023Accepted: Mar 1 2023Published online: Apr 04 2023 FiguresReferencesRelatedDetailsAccompanying This ArticleUS and Digital Breast Tomosynthesis in Women with Focal Breast Complaints: Results of the Breast US Trial (BUST)Apr 4 2023RadiologyRecommended Articles Breast Lumps in Lactating Women: US May Be EnoughRadiology2020Volume: 297Issue: 2pp. 325-326US and Digital Breast Tomosynthesis in Women with Focal Breast Complaints: Results of the Breast US Trial (BUST)Radiology2023Volume: 307Issue: 4Does Reader Performance with Digital Breast Tomosynthesis Vary according to Experience with Two-dimensional Mammography?Radiology2017Volume: 283Issue: 2pp. 371-380Clinical Performance of Synthesized Two-dimensional Mammography Combined with Tomosynthesis in a Large Screening PopulationRadiology2017Volume: 283Issue: 1pp. 70-76High-Quality Mammography: A Step Forward for Women’s HealthRadiology2020Volume: 298Issue: 2pp. 306-307See More RSNA Education Exhibits Pregnancy-associated Breast Cancer and the Role of Imaging in the Pregnant and Lactating PatientDigital Posters2022Pregnancy Associated Breast Cancer: Diagnostic Approach and Imaging PitfallsDigital Posters2022The Money Behind Mammo: A Dive Into The Finances Of Breast ImagingDigital Posters2021 RSNA Case Collection Lactating BreastRSNA Case Collection2022Hyperplastic Residual Breast TissueRSNA Case Collection2022Primary breast amyloidosisRSNA Case Collection2020 Vol. 307, No. 4 Metrics Altmetric Score PDF download