Assessment of pediatric breast ultrasound less is more: a practical imaging approach

Background Breast cancer in pediatric patients is rare, but ultrasound (US) is widely utilized for symptomatic cases. Purpose To determine biopsy and cancer detection rates of pediatric patients and to assess if breast US can be omitted. Material and Methods A retrospective review of a 5-year period...

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Published in:Acta radiologica (1987) 2024-12, Vol.65 (12), p.1465-1472
Main Authors: Giannotti, Elisabetta, Sun, Rachel, Healy, Nuala, Kilburn-Toppin, Fleur, Sofia, Carmelo, Lee, Andrew HS, Marino, Maria Adele
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescent
Breast - diagnostic imaging
Breast - pathology
Breast Imaging
Breast Neoplasms - diagnostic imaging
Breast Neoplasms - pathology
Child
Child, Preschool
Female
Humans
Infant
Infant, Newborn
Male
Retrospective Studies
Ultrasonography, Mammary - methods
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Summary:Background Breast cancer in pediatric patients is rare, but ultrasound (US) is widely utilized for symptomatic cases. Purpose To determine biopsy and cancer detection rates of pediatric patients and to assess if breast US can be omitted. Material and Methods A retrospective review of a 5-year period was conducted of single-center breast US performed in patients aged
ISSN:0284-1851
1600-0455
1600-0455
DOI:10.1177/02841851241287924