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Background:

  • Nipple discharge evaluation requires careful selection of imaging modalities.
  • Physiologic and pathologic nipple discharge have distinct clinical presentations.
  • Adherence to established guidelines ensures optimal patient care and resource utilization.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the imaging modality choices made by radiologists for evaluating both physiologic and pathologic nipple discharge.
  • To identify factors influencing radiologists' decisions in selecting imaging techniques for nipple discharge.

Main Methods:

  • An online survey was distributed to lead interpreting physicians at ACR-accredited mammography facilities.
  • Data were analyzed using chi-square tests and multinomial logistic regression.
  • The survey collected information on recommended imaging for different nipple discharge scenarios.

Main Results:

  • For physiologic nipple discharge, 46% recommended diagnostic mammography plus ultrasound (DM plus US), 30% screening mammography (SM), and 24% DM only.
  • For pathologic nipple discharge, 91% recommended DM plus US, aligning with ACR guidelines.
  • Radiologists in nonacademic settings or those with less breast imaging experience were less likely to follow ACR guidelines for both types of discharge.

Conclusions:

  • Significant variability exists in U.S. radiologists' imaging modality selection for nipple discharge.
  • Non-adherence to American College of Radiology (ACR) guidelines may result in suboptimal workups.
  • Variability in practice can lead to unnecessary diagnostic procedures and increased healthcare expenditures.