US Evaluation of Nonmass Lesions: Clinical Context Matters

HomeRadiologyVol. 317, No. 1 PreviousNext Reviews and CommentaryEditorialUS Evaluation of Nonmass Lesions: Clinical Context MattersBaṣak E. Dogan1 Baṣak E. Dogan1 Author Affiliations1Department of Radiology, Division of Breast Imaging, The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, 6202 Harry Hines Blvd, Dallas, TX 75235Address correspondence to: the author (email: [email protected]).Baṣak E. Dogan1 Published Online:Oct 7 2025https://doi.org/10.1148/radiol.252514See also the article by Park and Choi et al in this issue.MoreSectionsFull textPDF ToolsAdd to favoritesCiteTrack CitationsPermissionsReprints ShareShare onFacebookXLinked In References1. Choe J, Chikarmane SA, Giess CS. Nonmass findings at breast US: definition, classifications, and differential diagnosis. RadioGraphics 2020;40(2):326–335. Google Scholar2. Uematsu T. Non-mass-like lesions on breast ultrasonography: a systematic review. Breast Cancer 2012;19(4):295–301. Medline Google Scholar3. American College of Radiology. ACR BI-RADS® Atlas: Breast Imaging Reporting and Data System. 5th ed., American College of Radiology, 2013. Google Scholar4. Destounis S, Leung J, DeMartini W, Plecha D. BI-RADS 6th edition update. Presented at: Radiological Society of North America Annual Meeting; November 27, 2023; Chicago, IL Google Scholar5. Park KW, Park S, Shon I, et al. Non-mass lesions detected by breast US: stratification of cancer risk for clinical management. Eur Radiol 2021;31(3):1693–1706. Medline Google Scholar6. Park VY, Choi JS, Han K, et al. Imaging features and diagnostic performance of US in nonmass lesions with varying clinical indications. Radiology 2025;317(1):e243398. Google Scholar7. Linda A, Zuiani C, Lorenzon M, et al. Hyperechoic lesions of the breast: not always benign. AJR Am J Roentgenol 2011;196(5):1219–1224. Medline Google Scholar8. Gao Y, Slanetz PJ, Eisenberg RL. Echogenic breast masses at US: to biopsy or not to biopsy? RadioGraphics 2013;33(2):419–434. Google ScholarArticle HistoryReceived: Aug 11 2025Revision requested: Sept 4 2025Revision received: Sept 10 2025Accepted: Sept 11 2025Published online: Oct 07 2025 FiguresReferencesRelatedDetailsAccompanying This ArticleImaging Features and Diagnostic Performance of US in Nonmass Lesions with Varying Clinical IndicationsOct 7 2025Radiology Vol. 317, No. 1 Metrics Altmetric Score PDF download