Congress:
ECR25
Poster Number:
C-15754
Type:
Poster: EPOS Radiologist (scientific)
DOI:
10.26044/ecr2025/C-15754
Authorblock:
D. U. Tari1, R. Santonastaso2, D. R. De Lucia1, M. Santarsiere1, A. Blasotti1; 1Caserta/IT, 2Capua (CE)/IT
Disclosures:
Daniele Ugo Tari:
Nothing to disclose
Rosalinda Santonastaso:
Nothing to disclose
Davide Raffaele De Lucia:
Nothing to disclose
Marika Santarsiere:
Nothing to disclose
Amedeo Blasotti:
Nothing to disclose
Keywords:
Breast, Mammography, Teleradiology, Biopsy, Screening, Teleradiology, Cancer
This study highlights the effectiveness of MMUs in increasing access to breast cancer screening for underserved populations. While MMUs demonstrated diagnostic performance comparable to fixed units, their higher recall and refusal rates present challenges. These findings underscore the importance of addressing barriers to follow-up care and adherence, particularly in rural or remote areas.To optimize the impact of MMUs, the following recommendations are proposed:
- Launch targeted awareness campaigns to educate communities about the importance of breast cancer screening and adherence to follow-up evaluations.
- Employ centralized reporting systems for image analysis to minimize recall rates and ensure consistency in diagnoses.
- Introduce on-site second-level diagnostic tools, such as ultrasound, in rural areas to reduce the need for unnecessary referrals to specialized centers.
Future research should explore the cost-effectiveness of MMUs, sociocultural factors influencing participation, and strategies for improving adherence and diagnostic accuracy in mobile settings.