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Karen Schwenk Johnson

Professor of Radiology
Radiology, Breast Imaging
Box 3808 Med Ctr, Durham, NC 27710
Dept of Radiology, Durham, NC 27710

Current Appointments & Affiliations


Professor of Radiology · 2025 - Present Radiology, Breast Imaging, Radiology

Recent Publications


Architectural Distortions Detected by DBT Alone With No Ultrasound Correlate and Nonmalignant Results on Core Needle Biopsy: Outcomes From an Imaging-Focused Management Strategy.

Journal Article AJR Am J Roentgenol · May 2025 BACKGROUND. Architectural distortions (ADs) detected on digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT) are more frequently associated with nonmalignant pathologies than those detected on digital mammography. OBJECTIVE. The purpose of this study was to evaluate outcome ... Full text Link to item Cite

Book Review

Journal Article The Journal of Forensic Practice · August 6, 2024 Full text Cite

Screening the Implant-Augmented Breast with Digital Breast Tomosynthesis: Is Tomosynthesis Necessary for Non-implant-Displaced Views?

Journal Article J Breast Imaging · May 27, 2024 OBJECTIVE: To determine cancer visualization utility and radiation dose for non-implant-displaced (ID) views using standard protocol with digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT) vs alternative protocol with 2D only when screening women with implant augmentation ... Full text Link to item Cite
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Education, Training & Certifications


Loyola University, Chicago · 2001 M.D.