Contrast material-enhanced computed tomographic (CT) scans obtained over a 1 0-year period in 66 patients with metastases to the pancreas were retrospectively reviewed. The primary tumors most commonly responsible for these metastases were renal cell carcinoma (30.3%) and bronchogenic carcinoma (22.7%). Metastases showed no predilection for any particular part of the pancreas. The majority
MDEST compared favorably with radiologist estimates of percentage density and is more reproducible than radiologist estimates when qualitative BI-RADS density categories are used. Qualitative and quantitative BI-RADS density assessments differed markedly.
In this small study, mass characterization in terms of visibility ratings, reader performance, and BI-RADS assessment with DBT was similar to that with MSVs. Preliminary findings suggest that MSV might not be necessary for mass characterization when performing DBT.
CAD based on analysis of interval changes can significantly increase radiologists' accuracy in classification of masses and thereby may be useful in improving correct biopsy recommendations.
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