RSNA 2008: Functional Breast Imaging and Self-Mutilation Get Notice at RSNA

CHICAGO, Dec. 3 -- A molecular imaging process that identifies the smallest breast cancers and a newly identified self-mutilation practice were the topics in this exclusive MedPage Today newsmaker panel discussion.
Mary Mahoney, M.D., director of breast imaging at the University of Cincinnati, said breast specific gamma imaging is one of the latest functional imaging technologies being used to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer-all with the shared goal of finding ever-smaller lesions.

The molecular imaging technologies are making inroads in a number of therapeutic areas, agreed Anne C. Roberts, M.D., of the University of California San Diego.

More sobering news came from a study that reported what might be a worrisome new form of self mutilation gaining traction among teens-self-embedding of foreign objects. But as disturbing as the findings were, Dr. Roberts said the study reinforced the role of radiologists in the identification and treatment of pediatric self-abuse.

Peggy Peck, executive editor of MedPage Today, moderated the discussion.

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