Artefacts and diagnostic pitfalls in contrast-enhanced mammography: a pictorial review.

S Yang, Y T Wong, P W Leong, D L Y Chow, K Y Kwok, K Y K Lau, O C A Li

Journal: Clinical radiology 2025;81():106763

PMID: 39740293

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Abstract

Contrast-enhanced mammography (CEM) is an advanced emerging imaging technique that uses iodine contrast medium to improve breast cancer detection. Understanding CEM artefacts and pitfalls is important to prevent diagnostic misinterpretation. This article aims to provide a comprehensive review of the artefacts and potential diagnostic pitfalls encountered in CEM, focusing on their characteristic imaging features and strategies to mitigate these issues.

Address: Department of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, Tuen Mun Hospital, 23 Tsing Chung Koon Road, Tuen Mun, N.T, Hong Kong; Department of Radiology, Pok Oi Hospital, Au Tau, Yuen Long, N.T., Hong Kong. Electronic address: [email protected].; Department of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, Tuen Mun Hospital, 23 Tsing Chung Koon Road, Tuen Mun, N.T, Hong Kong; Department of Radiology, Pok Oi Hospital, Au Tau, Yuen Long, N.T., Hong Kong.

DOI: 10.1016/j.crad.2024.106763

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MeSH Terms: Humans, Contrast Media, Mammography, Artifacts, Female, Breast Neoplasms, Diagnostic Errors, Radiographic Image Enhancement, Breast