title: Gamma camera breast imaging lexicon.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  The standardized terminology and reporting structure of the BI-RADS for mammography, ultrasound, and MRI findings facilitates patient management. To date, no such terminology has been available for gamma camera breast imaging. We present an illustrated lexicon including description of background uptake, mass and nonmass uptake, lesion intensity, associated findings, and review of common artifacts.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  This proposed lexicon should facilitate standardized interpretation, communication of results, and outcomes monitoring of examinations using dedicated devices for gamma camera breast imaging.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, Mayo Clinic, 200 1st St SW, Rochester, MN 55905, USA. conners.amy@mayo.edu
authors.forename: Amy Lynn
authors.initials: AL
authors.lastname: Conners
authors.forename: Robert W
authors.initials: RW
authors.lastname: Maxwell
authors.forename: Cindy L
authors.initials: CL
authors.lastname: Tortorelli
authors.forename: Carrie B
authors.initials: CB
authors.lastname: Hruska
authors.forename: Deborah J
authors.initials: DJ
authors.lastname: Rhodes
authors.forename: Judy C
authors.initials: JC
authors.lastname: Boughey
authors.forename: Wendie A
authors.initials: WA
authors.lastname: Berg
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D016477:Artifacts; D001941:Breast Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D005260:Female; D015902:Gamma Cameras; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D011877:Radionuclide Imaging; D019275:Radiopharmaceuticals; D009626:Terminology as Topic
chemical_list: D019275:Radiopharmaceuticals