Keywords

breast cancer screening, diagnostic breast imaging, mammography guidelines

 

Authors

  1. Dreadin, Julie MS, RN, WHNP-BC
  2. Mancuso, Peggy PhD, RN, CNM

Abstract

Diagnostic breast imaging is an important tool in evaluating abnormal physical examination findings and assessing incomplete screening mammographic results. It is imperative for primary care providers to be knowledgeable regarding which patients would benefit from this evaluation to provide optimal healthcare.