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Quality and safety considerations in breast cancer screening

Authors: Eugene Y Kim (Department of Radiology and Imaging Sciences and The Huntsman Cancer Hospital, University of Utah School of Medicine, Salt Lake City, UT) , Laurie L Fajardo (Department of Radiology and Imaging Sciences and The Huntsman Cancer Hospital, University of Utah School of Medicine, Salt Lake City, UT)

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Abstract

Breast cancer is a leading cause of premature mortality among United States women. Early detection has been shown to reduce breast cancer morbidity, mortality and cost of treatment. The relative safety of breast cancer screening has been viewed in terms of benefits and harms. The quality and safety of breast cancer screening depends on both technical and human factors. Focusing on quality and safety considerations, we review two imaging modalities recommended for primary breast cancer screening: mammography and magnetic resonance imaging, and the use of ultrasound (US) for supplemental breast cancer screening.

Keywords: Breast cancer screening, mammography, digital mammography, digital breast tomosynthesis, 2D mammography, digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT), breast magnetic resonance imaging

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Kim, E. Y. & Fajardo, L. L., (2019) “Quality and safety considerations in breast cancer screening”, Proceedings in Obstetrics and Gynecology 9(2), 1–19. doi: https://doi.org/10.17077/2154-4751.1449

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01 Dec 2019
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