PHOTO GALLERY: What does breast cancer look like on mammography
This image gallery shows examples of what various breast imaging modalities look like and some of the typical findings on mammograms. The breast imaging photos includes examples of 2D mammography, 3D mammography tomosynthesis, breast MRI, breast ultrasound, molecular breast imaging, breast density, microcalcifications, architectural distortion and COVID-19 vaccine lymphadenopathy. For patients, this gallery can offer information on what doctors look for on mammograms and what breast cancer can look like on imaging.
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Dave Fornell has covered healthcare for more than 17 years, with a focus in cardiology and radiology. Fornell is a 5-time winner of a Jesse H. Neal Award, the most prestigious editorial honors in the field of specialized journalism. The wins included best technical content, best use of social media and best COVID-19 coverage. Fornell was also a three-time Neal finalist for best range of work by a single author. He produces more than 100 editorial videos each year, most of them interviews with key opinion leaders in medicine. He also writes technical articles, covers key trends, conducts video hospital site visits, and is very involved with social media. E-mail: dfornell@innovatehealthcare.com