Breast Cancer Screening and Diagnosis, 2015 A Synopsis

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.

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.