Molecular breast imaging detected invasive lobular carcinoma in dense breasts: A case report

Abstract

Key Clinical Message This case highlights the role of molecular breast imaging (MBI) in evaluating persistent clinical concerns after a negative diagnostic mammogram and ultrasound. MBI is especially useful in the diagnosis of invasive lobular carcinoma due to its occult nature on conventional imaging modalities.

Keywords

• breast cancer
• invasive lobular carcinoma
• molecular breast imaging
• nuclear medicine
• radiotracer