Topic Outline
Topic Outline
Breast Imaging
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Topic Outline
Radiology Breast Imaging

Breast Imaging

The modalities for breast imaging include mammogram, MRI and ultrasound. All 3 are safe during lactation, and do not require cessation of breastfeeding.

Feeding the child or pumping before the mammogram is advised, to improve sensitivity of the test.

References

American College of Radiology. ACR Manual on Contrast Media. Administration of contrast media to women who are breast-feeding. 2021; 98-99: 2021 https://www.acr.org/-/media/ACR/Files/Clinical-Resources/Contrast_Media.pdf Accessed August 15, 2021

Mitchell KB, Fleming MM, Anderson PO, et al ABM Clinical Protocol #31; Radiology and Nuclear Medicine Studies in Lactating Women Breastfeeding Med 14(5) 2019 Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine 290-294