This article explores a patient case shared by Dr. David Pérez Montemayor, involving a 45-year-old high-risk patient who presented with a suspicious lesion in the right breast.
What’s the Hardest Cancer to Find?
Often, it's the second one.
A patient case shared by Dr. David Pérez Montemayor shows how this can happen in practice. A 45-year-old high-risk patient presented with a suspicious lesion in the right breast. Lunit INSIGHT® MMG confirmed the initial finding but also flagged a suspicious area in the opposite breast that had not been detected initially.
What is satisfaction of search?
Most breast imagers know the feeling.
Once a significant finding is identified, it is natural for attention to shift from searching to workup.
Radiology has a name for this phenomenon: satisfaction of search.
What happened in this patient case?
A 45-year-old high-risk patient presented with a suspicious lesion in the right breast.
Lunit INSIGHT® MMG confirmed the initial finding.
The AI also flagged a suspicious area in the opposite breast that had not been detected initially.
What was found during follow-up?
A targeted second-look ultrasound was performed to further evaluate the finding.
In this case, AI did not simply confirm what was already known.
It helped identify a second cancer that may otherwise have been overlooked.
The case illustrates how AI can contribute an additional layer of review even after a significant finding has already been identified.
What does Dr. Pérez Montemayor take from cases like this?
For Dr. Pérez Montemayor, cases like this highlight one of AI's greatest strengths: bringing the same level of attention to every exam.
It is why he describes AI as "the perfect coworker."
Read the full case study here: IMAX Comprehensive Imaging Center: How AI Enhances Diagnostic Confidence
FAQ
What is satisfaction of search?
Satisfaction of search refers to the tendency for attention to shift from searching to workup once a significant finding has been identified.
What was the first finding in this case?
The patient presented with a suspicious lesion in the right breast, which was confirmed by Lunit INSIGHT® MMG.
What additional finding did AI identify?
The AI flagged a suspicious area in the opposite breast that had not initially been detected.
What was confirmed on biopsy?
Biopsies revealed bilateral invasive ductal carcinoma.
Why is this case noteworthy?
The case demonstrates how AI can help identify additional findings beyond the initial abnormality, supporting a more comprehensive review of the exam.
