X-Ray mammography is the most valuable imaging technique used in the detection and evaluation of breast disease. This book is intended to provide radiologists in-training and in practice with a practical guide to the acquisition, identification and interpretation of mammograms as well as adjunctive modalities such as ultrasound, FNA cytology, MRI and digital imaging. 400 high-quality images provide the reader with a comprehensive guide to the radiologic indications of benign and malignant breast disease. The book also provides an overview of the crucial prerequisites for a successful breast cancer detection program by integrating the imaging modalities with technical and quality control issues, epidemiologic data, and risk/benefit analysis.
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Introduction Clinical Findings Physical Factors in Mammography Quality Assurance of Equipment Mammography Positioning Technique The Normal Breast Benign Diseases of the Breast Malignant Diseases Imaging in the Follow up of Patients with Breast Cancer Ultrasound: Imaging, Dynamic and Haemodynamic Features InterventionalTechniques Histopathology and Cytology of Core Biopsies and Fine Needle Aspirates of Breast Lesions Breast Magnetic Resonance Imaging Digital Mammography Population Screening for Breast Cancer The Male Breast The Epidemiology of Breast Cancer Appendix Index
