Question

A 72-year-old woman with average risk completed mammograms at 40 and 42; both normal. She asks about dense breasts. What should you recommend now?

Accepted Answer

Continue biennial mammography; additional imaging only if indicated

Answer

Annual ultrasound for all dense breasts

Answer

Stop screening due to density

Answer

MRI screening for all

Answer

Switch to tomosynthesis only and stop mammography

Practice question

A 72-year-old woman with average risk completed mammograms at 40 and 42; both normal. She asks about dense breasts. What should you recommend now?