72-year-old female with abnormal mammogram


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Abstract:  2-year-old female with an abnormal diagnostic mammogram and breast biopsy underwent breast-specific gamma imaging.

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Question Text 

Which of the following is true with respect to breast-specific gamma imaging (BSGI) and the detection of breast cancer?
 

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 Answer: A. BSGI is more sensitive than mammography in women with dense breasts. 
Correct Answer? 
No
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 Answer: B. BSGI is more sensitive than MRI for the detection of invasive lobular carcinoma. 
Correct Answer? 
No
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 Answer: C. BSGI is a functional rather than anatomic imaging tool. 
Correct Answer? 
No
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 Answer: D. All of the above are true. 
Correct Answer? 
Yes
 
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