WE‐B‐303A‐01: Stereotactic Breast Biopsy: An Update for Physicists

Abstract

Stereotactic Breast Biopsy (SBB) often seems to be the poor stepchild of the breast health family. This is exemplified by the fact that the number of units in the voluntary American College of Radiology SBB Accreditation Program measures in the hundreds, compared to over 13,000 units in the Mammography Accreditation Program. However, SBB holds its place as a vital player in the diagnosis of breast cancer. As such, the image quality and performance demands of SBB systems are great. Any object of interest seen on a mammogram must be visible in the SBB image, or the biopsy cannot take place. The purpose of this presentation is to provide an update on Stereotactic Breast Biopsy systems and the clinical demands placed on them. Techniques for testing these systems will be presented. Features of various systems will be discussed. Information regarding the ACR SBBAP will also be presented. Education objectives: 1) To become familiar with the approaches to Stereotactic Breast Biopsy. 2) To gain an understanding of the clinical requirements for these systems. 3) To review quality control requirements and methods for clinical SBB systems.