What is the imaging protocol for palpable breast masses?
Evaluation of a palpable breast mass in a female Age Imaging Protocol <20 Ultrasound only 20-29 Ultrasound Diagnostic mammogram of symptomatic breast(s) 30-35 Same as 20-30 30-35 & mother or sister w/history of breast cancer Same as >35 >35 Bilateral diagnostic mammograms Ultrasound of symptomatic breast Evaluation of a palpable breast mass in a male Age Imaging Protocol <20 Ultrasound only >20 Bilateral diagnostic mammogram What is the policy regarding elevated creatinine levels and intravenous contrast for CT scans? If serum Cr <1.6, proceed with intravenous contrast. If serum Cr is 1.7 to 1.9, take Mucomyst 600 mg PO BID the day before and the day of the exam. If serum Cr is >1.9, nephrology consult is recommended before intravenous contrast. Also, no more than 1 study with iodinated contrast is recommended in a 24 hour period. How do you decide if a patient is a suitable candidate for CT angiography examinations? see chart here Studies have shown that interpretation of CTA examinat
