SBI Webinar: Imaging Algorithms & Pathologies of the Breast During Pregnancy & Lactation

Screening for breast cancer and/or the management of breast symptoms and signs in patients who are pregnant or lactating remain a challenge for radiologists and referring providers in routine practice. A delay in imaging of symptomatic patients can result in delayed cancer diagnosis while inappropriate imaging can lead to unnecessary imaging or biopsies. In addition, the current delay in age of pregnancy for many patients overlap with time of onset of many national screening recommendations, which results in confusion regarding screening options.

This webinar will cover the most common benign and malignant pathologies encountered in patients who are pregnant or lactating and will address the most appropriate management recommendations based on the American College of Radiology (ACR) published Appropriateness Criteria for imaging the breast in pregnant or lactating women. The webinar will also address some of the clinical nuances for screening for breast cancer in this patient population, while highlighting the different risks and benefits of the various breast imaging tools.

Learning Objectives:

1. Recognize imaging features of common benign masses which are frequently encountered in lactating women.
2. Apply appropriate imaging algorithms for breast cancer detection in pregnant and lactating women in the screening and diagnostic setting.
3. Identify special considerations for imaging guided procedures and their potential complications in pregnant and lactating women.

Date(s) of Activity: CE Release August 31, 2023 – CE Expiration Date: August 31. 2026

Statement of Accreditation: This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of Michigan State Medical Society and the Society of Breast Imaging. The Michigan State Medical Society is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

AMA Credit Designation Statement: The MSMS designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in this activity.