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Variability Of Breast Density Assessment And The Need For Additional Imaging: A Comparison Between Computed Mammography And Digital Mammography, Shaista Afzal Saeed, Imrana Masroor, Hina Iqbal, Saira Naz Sufian, Muhammad Awais
Variability Of Breast Density Assessment And The Need For Additional Imaging: A Comparison Between Computed Mammography And Digital Mammography, Shaista Afzal Saeed, Imrana Masroor, Hina Iqbal, Saira Naz Sufian, Muhammad Awais
Department of Radiology
Objective: To determine the variability of breast density assessment and the need for additional imaging using computed radiography (CR) mammography versus digital radiography (DR) mammography.
Study design: Cohort study.
Place and duration of study: Department of Radiology, The Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi from March to June 2018.
Methodology: Patients who underwent screening CR mammography, followed by DR mammography a year later, were selected. Only disease-free individuals were included in the study. Evaluation of breast density was done subjectively, using the breast imaging reporting and data system (BI-RADS) by two independent experienced radiologists. Statistical analysis was performed using the Wilcox …
Outcome Of Non-Malignant Papillary Lesions Of The Breast On Core Biopsy: An Experience From A Tertiary Care Center In Pakistan, Kulsoom Fatima, Shaista Afzal Saeed, Muhammad Usman Tariq
Outcome Of Non-Malignant Papillary Lesions Of The Breast On Core Biopsy: An Experience From A Tertiary Care Center In Pakistan, Kulsoom Fatima, Shaista Afzal Saeed, Muhammad Usman Tariq
Department of Radiology
Background: Papillary lesions of the breast constitute a heterogeneous group ranging from non-malignant papillomas to papillary carcinoma. While surgical excision is recommended for atypical papilloma or papillary DCIS/ carcinoma on core biopsy, controversy persists in the management of benign papillomas which are diagnosed with core needle biopsy (CNB) since there are variable reported rates for tumor upgrade. The purpose of this study was to determine the outcome of papillary lesions of the breast diagnosed at image-guided CNB, after surgical excision or follow-up, and to identify potential predictors of high-risk lesions/malignancy on imaging.
Materials and methods: We retrospectively identified 52 non-malignant …
Breast Imaging Chameleon: Pseudoangiomatous Stromal Hyperplasia Presenting As Breast Malignancy, Rabail Raza, Kulsoom Fatima, Muhammad Usman Tariq
Breast Imaging Chameleon: Pseudoangiomatous Stromal Hyperplasia Presenting As Breast Malignancy, Rabail Raza, Kulsoom Fatima, Muhammad Usman Tariq
Department of Radiology
Pseudoangiomatous stromal hyperplasia (PASH) is a benign mesenchymal proliferative lesion of the breast, often an incidental finding on breast biopsy specimens and rarely presents as a palpable lump. The case being reported is interesting as a lactating female presented with gross left breast enlargement due to a huge firm mass with skin thickening and palpable left axillary lymph nodes. A provisional diagnosis of left breast malignancy was made and the patient extensively worked up with ultrasound, CT scan, bone scan and core biopsy. The histopathology, however, revealed PASH of the breast. There was no invasive or in situ malignancy. The …
Radiology Of Covid-19 - Imaging The Pulmonary Damage, Saba Sohail
Radiology Of Covid-19 - Imaging The Pulmonary Damage, Saba Sohail
Department of Radiology
A large part of the world is presently in the grip of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2 virus), declared a pandemic in March 2020. This document is a brief commentary of the imaging modalities used in the screening, diagnosis and management of COVID-19 pneumonia. Chest x-rays, especially portable, still form a part of majority of official guidelines, with reports of the suggestive radiologic features. The potential of CT scan and ultrasound is also realised, with earlier detection rate. Typical radiologic findings of bilateral, asymmetrical, crazy-paved ground glass opacification, consolidation, reverse halo sign, opacities, …
Rational And Practical Use Of Imaging In Covid-19 Pneumonia, Saba Sohail
Rational And Practical Use Of Imaging In Covid-19 Pneumonia, Saba Sohail
Department of Radiology
The severe form of the COVID-19 pandemic caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, has largely manifested as a predominant respiratory illness causing severe pneumonia characterized by bilateral, subpleural ground glass haze, progressing to consolidation, and fibrosis on imaging. There is some discrepancy between the governmental guidelines, professional Societies and Radiology and Respiratory Medicine specialists with divided opinions between the use of the chest X-rays and CT scan, and whether the use be screening or diagnostic. So far, the most balanced recommendations have been proposed by the Fleischner Society, which are endorsed by the Radiological Society of Pakistan as well. This writeup …
Utility Of Ultrasound And Mammography In Detection Of Negative Axillary Nodal Metastasis In Breast Cancer, Anam Khan, Imrana Masroor, Kumail Khandwala, Summar Un-Nisa Abbasi, Muhammad Usman Tariq
Utility Of Ultrasound And Mammography In Detection Of Negative Axillary Nodal Metastasis In Breast Cancer, Anam Khan, Imrana Masroor, Kumail Khandwala, Summar Un-Nisa Abbasi, Muhammad Usman Tariq
Department of Radiology
Objective: The status of axillary lymph nodes is one of the most important prognostic factors in patients with breast cancer. A precise noninvasive evaluation of axillary lymph node status preoperatively, although challenging, is vital for optimization of the treatment plan for patients. The objective of our study was to assess the utility of ultrasound and mammography in detecting the absence of axillary lymph nodal metastasis in patients of breast cancer, taking histopathology as gold standard.
Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in the Department of Radiology, Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi. All female patients between 20 and 95 years of …