Level II → Breast Radiology

Background patterns of fibroglandular tissue in the breast (823)


Description
Self assessment

Inés Suñén Amador (ESOR scholar 2019)

Learning objectives:
• to identify the different fibroglandular tissue (FGT) patterns according to the American College of Radiology (ACR) classification.
• to be aware of the risks of developing breast cancer (BC) depending on the amount of FGT.
• to know how FGT affects imaging interpretation.
• to understand how additional imaging techniques may be useful in evaluating women with dense breasts.
Content
  • References
  • Background patterns of fibroglandular tissue in the breast
  • Question 1-9
  • Question 10-20
  • Supplementary Feedback: Question 16+19:
  • Take home message
Completion rules
  • All units must be completed