Evaluation and Imaging Features of Benign Breast Masses

Apr 22, 2018 by in BREAST IMAGING Comments Off on 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…

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Breast Ultrasound

Apr 22, 2018 by in BREAST IMAGING Comments Off on 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…

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creening Mammography

Apr 22, 2018 by in BREAST IMAGING Comments Off on 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…

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Diagnostic Breast Imaging

Apr 22, 2018 by in BREAST IMAGING Comments Off on 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…

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Breast Cancer: An Overview

Apr 22, 2018 by in BREAST IMAGING Comments Off on Breast Cancer: An Overview

LEARNING OBJECTIVES    1.  Overview of risk factors associated with breast cancer risk         •  Chemoprevention    2.  Screening mammography         •  Randomized controlled trials         •  Controversies         •  Screening guidelines    3.  Mammography Quality Standards Act    4.  American College of Radiology: Mammography Accreditation…

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Evaluation and Imaging Features of Benign Breast Masses

Apr 14, 2017 by in BREAST IMAGING Comments Off on 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…

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The Altered Breast

Apr 14, 2017 by in BREAST IMAGING Comments Off on The Altered Breast

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Interventional Procedures

Apr 8, 2017 by in BREAST IMAGING Comments Off on Interventional Procedures

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Breast Calcifications

Apr 8, 2017 by in BREAST IMAGING Comments Off on Breast Calcifications

LEARNING OBJECTIVES    1.  Describe the appropriate evaluation of breast calcifications that cannot be classified as benign on screening images    2.  Features of benign breast calcifications and appropriate descriptors    3.  Descriptors used for the…

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