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Neely Hines¹, A Jill Leibman, Miriam David

¹Department of Radiology, Jacobi Medical Center, 1400 Pelham Parkway South, Bronx, NY 10461, USA.

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Area of Science:

Radiology
Emergency Medicine
Breast Imaging

Background:

Breast complaints are common in emergency settings, requiring prompt radiologist expertise.
Familiarity with diverse pathologies and imaging findings is crucial for accurate diagnosis.

Purpose of the Study:

To review breast complaints encountered in the emergency department.
To correlate clinical presentations with mammographic and sonographic findings.

Main Methods:

This pictorial essay reviews various breast pathologies presenting acutely.
It highlights key imaging features on mammography and ultrasound.

Main Results:

The study details the spectrum of breast complaints seen in emergency radiology.
It illustrates characteristic findings for each condition on both mammography and ultrasound.

Conclusions:

Radiologists must be adept at interpreting breast imaging in acute care scenarios.
Ultrasound is a valuable, often primary, tool for evaluating emergency breast conditions.