RC 2002 - Update of BI-RADS lexicon: case-based radiologic-pathologic correlation
March 1, 14:00 - 15:00 CET
5 min
Chairperson's introduction
15 min
Mass and non-mass lesions
To recognise the different presentations of common benign and malignant breast masses on mammography, DBT, ultrasound, and MRI.
To introduce the new "non-mass" category with ultrasound.
To describe the main imaging features of common benign and malignant breast masses according to the BI-RADS lexicon.
To understand the assessment and management of different breast masses.
15 min
Microcalcifications and non-mass enhancement (NME)
To present different types of breast microcalcifications on mammography according to the updated BI-RADS lexicon.
To identify and name different NMEs on MRI according to the BI-RADS lexicon.
To list the possible differential diagnoses of these entities and determine patient management.
15 min
Architectural distortions and asymmetric densities
To identify an architectural distortion according to the BI-RADS lexicon.
To understand the assessment of architectural distortion with different imaging modalities and identify predictors of malignancy.
To describe an asymmetry according to the BI-RADS lexicon and explain differences between a focal asymmetry and other asymmetric mammographic and DBT findings.
10 min
Panel discussion: The importance of radiologic-pathologic correlation