O Special Interest Group (SIG) breast promotes in-depth technical discussions, analysis of complex cases, and the development of specific protocols for mammography, MRI, and breast ultrasound. With monthly activities held online on the last Wednesday of each month from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. (Brasília-DF time), the SIG
SIG Mama Highlights
AI vs. Radiologists in MMG
Access the presentation and learn about the results of using artificial intelligence in Mammography exams and the learning points (teaching points).
Battle of Cases - Calendar
2026 CALENDAR
Special Interested Group (Mama)-
February 25, 2026 - Recurrence or a new beginning? The challenge of interpreting findings in the surgical bed.
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March 25, 2026 - After Chemotherapy: Mission Accomplished or Trap? Complex cases in neoadjuvant chemotherapy.
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April 22, 2026 - CDIS off-script - When does ultrasound come into play?
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May 27, 2026 - Two hearts, one decision - Breast cancer during pregnancy?
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June 24, 2026 - Breast Cancer in Young Patients - Early Diagnosis or Overzealousness?
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July 22, 2026 - Small bodies, big questions - Breast image in childhood and adolescence
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August 26, 2026 - BI-Rads 3: Trust or revision? Cases that challenged classic follow-up.
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October 28, 2026 - Background Enhancement: Noise or Signal? Who's in Charge of MRI Readings?
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November 25, 2026 - Beyond the binary - Breast image in the trans population
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Recurrence or a new beginning?
The challenge of interpreting findings at the operating room.
SIG Mama Files
May 28, 2025 - Face of BI-RADS 5 and soul of fibroadenoma
AI vs. Radiologists in MMG
Access the presentation and learn about the results of using artificial intelligence in Mammography exams and the learning points (teaching points).
Winning Cases - BI-RADS 5 Face and Fibroadenoma Soul
1st place
Institution: AC Camargo;
Resident: Leticia Braga Cavalcante;
Advisor: Mariah Carneiro Wanderley.
2nd place
Institution: InRad – HC FMUSP;
Resident: Maisa Naomi Irie;
Advisor: Natalia Tavares de Melo Barros Lima.
3rd place
Institution: Fleury;
Resident: Priscilla Marques;
Advisor: Tatiana Tucunduva.
June 25, 2025 - Oops, the implant went wrong!
Oops, the implant got complicated.
Read the article: “The Comparative Clinical Value of Mammography, Ultrasound and Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Predicting the Efficacy of Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy for Breast Cancer in Radiological Diagnosis”
Winning Cases - Oops, the implant got complicated!
1st place
Institution: Felicio Rocho Hospital;
Resident: Monique Georges Lambrakos;
Advisor: Paula Figueiredo Rocha.
2nd place
Institution: Felicio Rocho Hospital;
Resident: Fernanda Lopes de Carvalho;
Advisor: Adriene Moraes Campos.
3rd place
Institution: InRad – HC FMUSP;
Resident: Isabella Fidellis;
Advisor: Natalia Tavares.
July 23, 2025 - The armpit isn't just about lymph nodes
Screening for breast Cancer with Contrast-enhanced Mammography as an Alternative to MIR: SCEMAM Trial Results
Read the article: “Screening for breast Cancer with Contrast-enhanced Mammography as an Alternative to MIR: SCEMAM Trial Results”.
Winning Cases - The armpit is not just about lymph nodes.
1st place
Institution: INRAD
Resident: Anry Miho Kochi
Advisor: Natalia Tavares
2nd place
Institution: Fleury;
Resident: Guilherme Nascimento Mineiro;
Supervisors: Mariana Ferri and Vitor Zanetta
August 27, 2025 - Non-nodular lesions on ultrasound: When breast evaluation goes off script
AI Should Read Mammograms Only When Confident A hybrid breast cancer screening reading strategy
Read the article: AI Should Read Mammograms Only When Confident A hybrid breast cancer screening reading strategy
Winning Cases - Non-nodular lesions on ultrasound: When breast assessment goes off script
1st place
Institution: Fleury;
Resident: Raissa Gonçalves Givisiez;
Advisor: Mariana Ferri.
2nd place
Institution: Albert Einstein;
Resident: Isabela Ferracini;
Advisor: Heni Skaf.
3rd place
Institution: DASA;
Resident: Mariana Pacheco;
Advisor: Vitor Zanetta.
September 24, 2025 - Never seen or heard. I wonder if the biopsy result is consistent?
Breaking bad news: A Communication Protocol for Radiologists
Read the article here: “Breaking bad news: A Communication Protocol for Radiologists”
Winning Cases - I've never seen or heard of it. Could the biopsy results be consistent?
1st place
Institution: AC Camargo;
Resident: Soraia Quaranta Damião;
Advisor: Mariah Carneiro Wanderley.
2nd place
Institution: INCA;
Resident: Marianny Alves;
Advisor: Thaís Monnerat.
3rd place
Institution: UERJ;
Resident: João Vitor da Silva Machado;
Advisor: Paula Medina.
October 22, 2025 - Men also have breasts
Men also have breasts.
Read the article: “Deciphering the code: pioneering work in the early detection and management of breast cancer in the Brazilian public health system.“.
Winning Cases - Men also have breasts
1st place
Institution: Felicio Rocho Hospital;
Resident: Fernanda Carvalho;
Advisor: Paula Figueiredo.
2nd place
Institution: AC Camargo;
Resident: Marcos Antonio Lima Carvalho;
Advisor: Vinicius Cardona Felipe.
3rd place
Institution: Fluminense Federal University;
Resident: Dayana Oliveira Sampaio de Melo;
Advisor: Salete Rêgo.
November 26, 2025 - BIA-ALCL. Do you have any cases?
BIA-ALCL. Do you have any cases?
Read the article: “Breast Cancer Detection with Short-Interval Follow-up Compared to Annual Screening in Patients with Benign Stereotactic or Ultrasound-Guided Breast Biopsy Results”.
Winning Cases - November 26, 2025 - BIA-ALCL. Do you have a case?
1st place
Institution: Felicio Rocho Hospital;
Resident: Fernanda Carvalho;
Advisor: Paula Figueiredo.
2nd place
Institution: AC Camargo;
Resident: Marcos Antonio Lima Carvalho;
Advisor: Vinicius Cardona Felipe.
3rd place
Institution: Fluminense Federal University;
Resident: Dayana Oliveira Sampaio de Melo;
Advisor: Salete Rêgo.