Case Based Breast Review: CESM & MRI (2021)-T2-CBR05-2021

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The transcript presents a series of case studies by three radiologists discussing the role of advanced breast imaging techniques in cancer detection and treatment planning. Dr. Almir Bittencourt, a Brazilian radiologist, emphasizes preoperative staging and treatment planning using multiparametric breast MRI and contrast-enhanced imaging. He shares cases to illustrate how these methods can reveal the extent of disease and even tumor biology details. Dr. Masako Kataoka from Japan discusses the use of ultrafast dynamic contrast-enhanced MRI to detect breast lesions more effectively by avoiding the masking effect of background parenchymal enhancements. She presents cases of breast lymphoma and highlights advanced imaging's ability to improve visibility of certain breast cancers. Dr. Jonathan James from the UK describes using contrast-enhanced mammography (CEM) in a symptomatic clinic setting. He emphasizes its utility for accurate staging in initial assessments and managing B3 lesions of uncertain malignant potential. He also mentions new tools like CEM-guided biopsies, which can avoid more invasive procedures and speed up patient management. These discussions highlight how advanced imaging techniques enhance diagnostic accuracy and streamline treatment pathways for breast cancer patients.

Keywords

advanced breast imaging

cancer detection

treatment planning

multiparametric MRI

contrast-enhanced imaging

ultrafast dynamic MRI

contrast-enhanced mammography

breast cancer diagnosis