ACR Appropriateness Criteria® Breast Imaging During Lactation

This article provides evidence-based guidance for imaging lactating women across screening, diagnostic, and staging scenarios. Imaging should not be deferred because of lactation; mammography with digital breast tomosynthesis, targeted ultrasound, and contrast-enhanced MRI have defined roles based on age, presenting complaint, and cancer risk and may be used similarly to nonlactating patients. Physiologic changes during lactation can alter breast appearance and complicate clinical and imaging as…

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