Mammography with contrast in the evaluation of microcalcifications: a case report

• DOI: 10.22533/at.ed.1592302215067

• Palavras-chave: Mammography with contrast, Mammography, Microcalcifications, Enhancement, Breast cancer, Ductal carcinoma in situ.

• Keywords: Mammography with contrast, Mammography, Microcalcifications, Enhancement, Breast cancer, Ductal carcinoma in situ.

• Abstract:

  Introduction: Contrast mammography (EMC) is an emerging breast imaging modality that portrays recombined images using iodinated contrast media. On this examination, the pattern of enhancement associated with microcalcifications of suspicious morphology may suggest underlying malignancy. Objectives: We present a case of a patient who presented enhancement associated with suspicious microcalcifications on contrast-enhanced mammography. In this study, we discussed the assessment of evidenced enhancement and its correlation with histopathological findings. Methods: The sample consists of a female patient aged between 50-70 years who underwent contrast-enhanced mammography during medical treatment at a health unit specializing in oncology in the city of Manaus/AM (Brazil). Conclusion: Although much research on contrast-enhanced mammography (EMC) has been developed, more studies are needed to assess and define the role of this imaging modality in the context of microcalcifications in order to establish correlations between other imaging methods and develop guidelines. 

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