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Review
. 2024 May 27;6(3):238-245.
doi: 10.1093/jbi/wbae016.

Review of Breast Imaging in Transgender and Gender-Diverse Patients: Gender-Affirming Care, Histopathologic Findings, Breast Cancer Risk, and Screening Recommendations

Ajmain Chowdhury  1 , Assim Saad Eddin  2 , Su Kim Hsieh  2 , Fabiana C Policeni  2
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Review of Breast Imaging in Transgender and Gender-Diverse Patients: Gender-Affirming Care, Histopathologic Findings, Breast Cancer Risk, and Screening Recommendations

Ajmain Chowdhury et al. J Breast Imaging. .

Abstract

Gender diversity, especially pertaining to transgender and gender-diverse (TGD) populations, is often stigmatized. A small but not insignificant number of adults in the United States identify as TGD, including transgender, nonbinary, and other gender identities than cisgender. Accessing health care remains a significant challenge for TGD individuals because many health care systems adhere to a gender binary model and many TGD individuals experience negative interactions when interfacing with health care. There is also a scarcity of literature addressing their unique health care needs, limiting our current understanding of breast cancer risks and screening recommendations for TGD patients. This article reviews important considerations when providing care to TGD patients. It covers background information on gender identity and sexuality, explores gender-affirming care, discusses histopathologic findings of breast biopsy specimens, examines breast cancer risks, and presents current breast cancer screening recommendations for TGD patients. Education on TGD breast cancer risks and screening and creating a standardized screening protocol for TGD patients who may receive gender-affirming care through hormonal and surgical therapies could help improve their health care equity and access.

Keywords: and inclusion; breast cancer risk assessment; breast imaging education and training; equity; gender diversity; mammography including tomosynthesis.

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