Probability of False-Positives Lower With Digital Breast Tomosynthesis
Cumulative probabilities of false-positive results substantially lower for biennial versus annual screening, regardless of modality
Diagnostic Imaging
‘Overuse’ of Surveillance Testing Observed in Low-Grade Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer
A large study showed an increase in surveillance testing over time among patients with low-grade Ta non-muscle invasive bladder cancer.
Testing Burden on Health-Related Quality of Life High Before and During Breast MRI in Women With DCIS
Researchers sought to determine the effect of breast MRI on women with DCIS before, during, and after undergoing breast MRI.
Demographic Disparities in Uptake of Lung Cancer Screening
Results of a retrospective analysis identified differences in completion of LDCT screening among racial and ethnic groups and between the sexes in each group.
Value of Follow-Up Chest Computed Tomography in the Surveillance of Patients with Hepatocellular Carcinoma
[Journal of Hepatocellular Carcinoma] Researchers at UT MD Anderson Cancer Center assessed the value of chest, abdominal, and pelvic CT in the surveillance of patients with HCC, and the potential drawbacks to the practice.
Reductions in Rates of Surveillance Imaging in Patients With Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma
Study results demonstrate influence of the ASH Choosing Wisely campaign regarding surveillance imaging rates in patients with DLBCL.
Comparative Diagnostic Evaluation with Contrast-Enhanced Ultrasound, Computed Tomography and Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Patients with Pancreatic Cystic Neoplasms
[Cancer Management and Research] Researchers present a comparison study on the sensitivity and accuracy of 3 types of imaging studies — contrast-enhanced ultrasound, MRI, and computed tomography — in diagnosing and classifying pancreatic cystic neoplasms.
Angiogenesis in Hepatocellular Carcinoma; Pathophysiology, Targeted Therapy, and Role of Imaging
[Journal of Hepatocellular Carcinoma] In this review, the authors discuss the use of imaging techniques and radiological biomarkers to monitor treatment response in patients with advanced HCC undergoing antiangiogenic therapy, a key to decisions on whether to continue treatment or initiate second-line therapy.
Recognition of Dermatoscopic Characteristics of Neck Melanomas May Facilitate Earlier Diagnosis
A retrospective study of neck lesions sought to determine the clinical and dermatoscopic characteristics of melanomas on the neck vs nevi.
Use of Artificial Intelligence on Camera-Based Images of Skin Lesions Shows Promise in the Diagnosis of Melanoma
Researchers investigated the use of artificial intelligence to evaluate skin lesions suspicious for melanoma in camera-based images as a potential decision-support tool.
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