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Imaging recommendation · Breast

Architectural distortion on screening mammogram

Recommended: Diagnostic Mammogram + Tomosynthesis + Targeted Ultrasound is the preferred imaging study for architectural distortion on screening mammogram. Tomosynthesis better visualizes distortion.

Recommended study

Diagnostic Mammogram + Tomosynthesis + Targeted Ultrasound

MG No contrast Preferred Breast Outpatient Reviewed

Tomosynthesis better visualizes distortion. Likely benign: radial scar; concerning: invasive lobular cancer.

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