SBI Case Module Series - Breast - ACR Appropriateness Criteria (AC) and Practice Parameters (PP)

This on-demand educational program provides breast imaging specialists with essential skills for managing common clinical scenarios through seven focused case modules. Each module addresses specific diagnostic challenges encountered in daily practice, offering evidence-based approaches to optimize patient care.

Note: These are self-directed modules with no audio. 

Course Modules:

The program covers critical areas including the management of palpable breast abnormalities, breast pain evaluation, ultrasound-guided procedural techniques, nipple discharge assessment, male breast imaging, pregnancy and lactation considerations, and MRI-guided interventional procedures. Expert faculty from leading academic institutions share their clinical expertise through real-world case presentations.

What You'll Learn:

Participants will master age-appropriate imaging algorithms for palpable breast masses, understanding when to utilize ultrasound in younger patients versus combined ultrasound and mammography approaches for women over 30. The course provides clear guidance on selecting optimal imaging modalities based on patient presentation and clinical context, with particular emphasis on nipple discharge evaluation protocols.

Course Format:

These self-directed modules allow flexible learning at your own pace. Each module presents case-based scenarios without audio narration, enabling focused study of imaging findings and decision-making processes. The format is ideal for busy practitioners seeking targeted education on specific breast imaging challenges.

Target Audience:

This course is designed for radiologists, breast imaging specialists, and healthcare providers involved in breast care who want to enhance their diagnostic skills and stay current with best practices in breast imaging management.

7 Individual Case Modules

1. Management of Palpable Abnormalities in the Breast - Katerina Dodelzon, MD, Weill Cornell Medicine
2. Management of Breast Pain – Susan Harvey, MD, FSBI, Johns Hopkins
3. Tips and Tricks to Performing US Guided Procedures – Debbie Bennett, MD, Washington University
4. Evaluation of Nipple Discharge – E. Jane Karimova, MD, Beth Israel Deaconess
5. Evaluation of the Symptomatic Male Breast – Ana Lourenco, MD, FSBI, Brown University
6. Breast Imaging of Pregnant and Lactating Women – Amy Melsaether, MD, FSBI, NYU
7. Tips and Tricks to performing Magnetic Resonance Imaging-Guided Breast Interventional Procedures – Habib Rahbar, MD, FSBI, University of Washington

Learning Objectives

• Describe the rationale and evidence behind utilizing ultrasound in women under 30, and the combination of ultrasound and mammography in women older than 30
• Identify the most appropriate imaging modality algorithm for evaluation of palpable breast masses, depending on the presenting patient's age
• Understand the imaging algorithm to evaluate nipple discharge

CE Information

Earn up to 7.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ 

CME-CE Renewal Released: 03/05/2024   CME-CE Expires: 03/04/2027

Physicians ACCME Credit Designation Statement

Amedco LLC designates this live activity for a maximum of 7.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits^TM for physicians. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Learner Notice

Acknowledgement of Financial Commercial Support- No financial commercial support was received for this educational activity.

Acknowledgement of In-Kind Commercial Support- No in-kind commercial support was received for this educational activity.

Satisfactory Completion Learners must listen to each self-directed audio recording while following along with the visual slides/read the articles, and complete an evaluation form to receive a certificate of completion. Your chosen sessions must be attended in their entirety. You must participate in the entire activity as partial credit is not available. If you are seeking continuing education credit for a specialty not listed below, it is your responsibility to contact your licensing/certification board to determine course eligibility for your licensing/certification requirement.

Joint Accreditation Statement

In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Amedco LLC and Society of Breast Imaging . Amedco LLC is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team. Amedco Joint Accreditation Provider Number: 4008163

Physicians ACCME Credit Designation Statement

Amedco LLC designates this material for a maximum of 7.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits^TM for physicians. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Disclosure of Conflict of Interest

The following table of disclosure information is provided to learners and contains the relevant financial relationships that eachindividual in a position to control the content disclosed to Amedco. All of these relationships were treated as a confl ict of interest,and have been resolved. (C7 SCS 6.1-6.2, 6.5)

All individuals in a position to control the content of CE are listed below.

Name - Commercial Interest: Relationship

Debbie Bennett- NA
Katerina Dodelzon-NA
E.Jane Karimova-NA
Ana Lourenco-NA
Amy Melsaether-NA
Habib Rahbar-Guerbet, LLC:Consultant
Nuria Gramkee-NA
Ryan Dixon- NA

Instructions to Receive Credit

In order to successfully complete the activity, participants must complete a case module, complete an activity evaluation, and claim credit commensurate with their participation in the activity. For information about the accreditation of this program, please contact SBI at info@sbi-online.org.