TABLE 1

Comparison of Results

Patient no.BI-RADS categoryClinical examinationStandard γ-cameraDedicated breast cameraPathologic examination
12*+Infiltrating lobular carcinoma
22+Low-grade intraductal carcinoma in situ
32++Infiltrating tubular carcinoma
42++Fibrosis
51++Fat necrosis
  • * Abnormality not seen on lateral view of breast; anterior view of chest showed a focal area of increased uptake, which would be interpreted as a positive finding of indeterminate location.

  • Needle localization followed by open biopsy revealed infiltrating lobular carcinoma.

  • − = negative findings; + = positive findings.