Publications by authors named "E Giannotti"
Misdiagnosis in breast imaging: a statement paper from European Society Breast Imaging (EUSOBI)-Part 2: Main causes of errors in breast imaging and recommendations from European Society of Breast Imaging to limit misdiagnosis.
Eur Radiol
November 2024
Importance: Breast cancer is one of the leading causes of negligence claims in radiology. The objective of this document is to describe the specific main causes of errors in breast imaging and provide European Society of Breast Imaging (EUSOBI) recommendations to try to minimize these.
Observations: Technical failures represent 17% of all mammographic diagnostic negligence claims.
Misdiagnosis in breast imaging: a statement paper from European Society Breast Imaging (EUSOBI)-Part 1: The role of common errors in radiology in missed breast cancer and implications of misdiagnosis.
Eur Radiol
November 2024
Importance: Misdiagnosis in breast imaging can have significant implications for patients, healthcare providers, and the healthcare system as a whole.
Observations: Some of the potential implications of misdiagnosis in breast imaging include delayed diagnosis or false reassurance, which can result in a delay in treatment and potentially a worse prognosis. Misdiagnosis can also lead to unnecessary procedures, which can cause physical discomfort, anxiety, and emotional distress for patients, as well as increased healthcare costs.
Article Synopsis
- Breast cancer is very rare in pediatric patients, and while ultrasound (US) is often used for those showing symptoms, this study questions its necessity.
- The research examined 579 patients under 19, mainly girls, and found that most had normal clinical exams and US results, with only a small percentage requiring biopsies or surgeries.
- Findings suggest that if clinical evaluations are normal, breast US can be skipped entirely, which would have saved 52% of the patients from unnecessary ultrasound procedures.