Breast Cancer Awareness Month Webinar: From Detection to Management: An Updated Overview of Architectural Distortion in the Era of DBT

Webinar Summary Description

There has been substantial evolution in the literature surrounding the detection and management of architectural distortion after the implementation of Digital Breast Tomosynthesis (DBT). Radiologists require concise and updated information to inform their clinical decisions and implement appropriate changes in patient care. This webinar will share illustrative cases of architectural distortion and review appropriate radiologic-pathologic concordance and management for different clinical scenarios. Come ready with your questions for the live Q&A!

Meet Dr. Nguyen

Derek L. Nguyen, MD is an Assistant Professor of Breast Imaging at Duke University Medical Center and a 2024 AAR CERRAF fellow. His research interests include reduction of racial/financial disparities in breast imaging, optimization of breast imaging management recommendations, and improvement of AI in breast imaging. He currently serves on the SBI Inclusion Diversity Equity Alliance (IDEA) and Nominating Committees. 

Meet Dr. Pluguez-Turull

Born and raised in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Dr. Pluguez-Turull completed his radiology residency at The University of Texas Health at San Antonio (UTHSA), and completed his breast Imaging fellowship program at the University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA). He began his career with an appointment as Assistant Professor of Clinical Radiology in the Breast Imaging Division with University of Miami in 2019 providing care for patients at Sylvester Cancer Center, UM Hospital and Clinics, and Jackson Medical Center Breast Health Center. Dr. Pluguez is a member of the American Board of Radiology OLA Breast Committee, SBI’s SAM and CME Committee, and several committees (Meeting Program, YPS, Breast Imaging) within the Florida Radiological Society a state-level ACR organization. His academic interests include granulomatous mastitis, transgender breast imaging, healthcare disparities in breast imaging, architectural distortion on digital breast tomosynthesis, optimizing patient interaction in breast imaging, and contrast-enhanced mammography. Having participated in various diversity endeavors, Dr. Pluguez-Turull is keenly interested in inclusive research with patients reflecting the diverse make-up of the South Florida population. He is also keenly interested in advocating for raising the bar for medical education and is the current program director for the Breast Imaging Fellowship at University of Miami.

Speakers:

       Derek L. Nguyen, MD                       Cedric W. Pluguez-Turull, MD