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Case Blog - International Journal of Clinical & Medical Images (2024) Volume 11, Issue 5
Author(s): Paola Bottone*
Department of Breast Surgery, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul 06351, Republic of Korea
Received: 01 May 2024, Manuscript No. ijcmi-24-142316; Editor assigned: 03 May 2024, Pre QC No. P-142316; Reviewed: 17 May 2024, QC No. Q-142316; Revised: 23 May 2024, Manuscript No. R-142316; Published: 31 May 2024, DOI:10.4172/2376-0249.1000960
Citation: Bottone P. (2024) Case Report: Advanced Imaging in Metastatic Breast Cancer. Int J Clin Med Imaging 11: 960.
Copyright: © 2024 Bottone P. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author and source are credited.
This case report demonstrates the significant role of advanced imaging technologies in managing metastatic breast cancer. By utilizing stateof- the-art imaging techniques, clinicians were able to enhance diagnosis accuracy, personalize treatment plans, and monitor treatment efficacy, ultimately improving patient outcomes. A 52-year-old female presented with a palpable lump in her left breast. A mammogram and subsequent biopsy confirmed the presence of invasive ductal carcinoma. Further staging with a PET/CT scan revealed metastases in the liver and bones, indicating stage IV breast cancer.
Initial diagnosis was augmented by advanced imaging techniques. The PET/CT scan not only confirmed the primary tumor but also provided detailed information about the extent of metastatic disease. Functional MRI (fMRI) was employed to assess the metabolic activity of both the primary tumor and metastatic sites, offering a comprehensive view of the disease’s aggressiveness [1].
With detailed imaging data, a personalized treatment plan was developed. The high-resolution images from the PET/CT scan allowed for precise localization of metastases, facilitating targeted radiation therapy. Additionally, MRI was used to monitor the tumor’s response to chemotherapy. The imaging results indicated which areas were responding well to treatment and which were not, allowing for timely adjustments in the treatment regimen. Throughout the treatment process, advanced imaging played a crucial role in monitoring the patient’s response. Regular follow-up scans using CT Perfusion Imaging provided insights into changes in tumor blood flow, indicating the effectiveness of the ongoing therapy. Contrast-Enhanced Ultrasound (CEUS) was used to track liver metastases, showing significant reduction in tumor size after several cycles of chemotherapy [2].
Precision medicine, Cancer diagnosis, Treatment monitoring
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