What's in a Name? Moving Away From "Women's Imaging".

Abstract

It is time to move on from the term “women’s imaging.” The term “women’s imaging” was coined in the last century when imaging of the breast was relatively nascent. National screening guidelines were just being developed. Screen-film mammography and ultrasound were the primary modalities available to radiologists. At that time, “women’s imaging” was the umbrella term that often included imaging of the breast and obstetric and pelvic ultrasound. Many well-renowned breast radiologists began their careers as women’s imaging fellows, but as the field of breast imaging has evolved, the antiquated umbrella term “women’s imaging” persists.