BookMahesh K Shetty, editor.
Summary: This book presents the current trends and practices in breast imaging. Topics include mammographic interpretation; breast ultrasound; breast MRI; management of the symptomatic breast in young, pregnant, and lactating women; breast intervention with imaging pathological correlation; the postoperative breast; and current and emerging technologies in breast imaging. It emphasizes the importance of fostering a multidisciplinary approach in the diagnosis and treatment of breast diseases. Featuring more than 800 high-resolution images and showcasing contributions from leading authorities in the screening, diagnosis, and management of the breast cancer patient, Breast Cancer Screening and Diagnosis is a valuable resource for radiologists, oncologists, and surgeons. Mahesh K. Shetty is a Clinical Professor of Radiology at Baylor College of Medicine and the chief physician at the Woman?s Center for Breast Care & MRI at The Woman?s Hospital of Texas.
Contents:
Breast Cancer Genetics and Risk Assessment
Screening for Breast Cancer
Mammography Techniques, Positioning, and Optimizing Image Quality
Digital Mammography and Digital Breast Tomosynthesis
Mammographic Signs of Breast Cancer
Probably Benign Abnormalities of the Breast
Breast Ultrasound
The Basics of Breast MRI
Breast MRI for Diagnosis and Staging of Breast Cancer
Optimizing Mammographic Screening and Diagnosis of Breast Cancer
Imaging of the Symptomatic Breast in the Young, Pregnant, or Lactating Woman
Breast Intervention
Imaging Pathologic Correlation in Breast Imaging
Challenges in Breast Imaging
Staging of Breast Cancer
The Post-Operative Breast
The Multidisciplinary Approach to Breast Cancer Management
Design and Operation of a Comprehensive Breast Care Center
Emerging Technologies in Breast Imaging.