Treated Breast Cancer
Presentation and Presenting Images ( ▶ Fig. 10.1, ▶ Fig. 10.2, ▶ Fig. 10.3, ▶ Fig. 10.4) A 73-year-old female with a history of left breast cancer treated with lumpectomy…
BREAST IMAGING
Introduction to Localization and Biopsy Using Tomosynthesis
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Possible Architectural Distortion
Presentation and Presenting Images ( ▶ Fig. 23.1, ▶ Fig. 23.2) A 59-year-old female with a significant family history of breast cancer and a prior benign right excisional biopsy presents…
Architectural Distortion on a Full-Field Digital Mammogram
Presentation and Presenting Images ( ▶ Fig. 6.1, ▶ Fig. 6.2, ▶ Fig. 6.3, ▶ Fig. 6.4) A 54-year-old female presents for screening mammography. 6.2 Key Images ( ▶ Fig. 6.5,…
The Physics of Digital Breast Tomosynthesis
Digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT) is a technology that produces three-dimensional slice images of the breast. The technology is related to conventional film tomography, which was widely used in radiography until…
BI-RADS Nomenclature for Mammography and Ultrasound
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Evaluation and Imaging Features of Benign Breast Masses
LEARNING OBJECTIVES 1. Patient history to consider when evaluating and considering differentials for a breast mass 2. Evaluation (imaging) algorithm for clinically or mammographically detected breast masses 3. Features of masses to consider…
Breast Ultrasound
LEARNING OBJECTIVES 1. Equipment and scanning techniques used in breast ultrasound 2. Image labeling of breast ultrasound images 3. Technical considerations in breast ultrasound 4. Normal breast anatomy on ultrasound 5. Breast ultrasound terminology 6. Indications…
creening Mammography
LEARNING OBJECTIVES 1. Quality assurance and quality control requirements under Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA) • Tests done by the technologists and the required frequency Actions required if tests fail • Tests done…
Diagnostic Breast Imaging
LEARNING OBJECTIVES 1. What is diagnostic mammography, and how is it defined? • Studies directed by radiologists • At least a few images are done with spot compression paddle • Patient groups commonly undergoing…
