Main description:

This book is a comprehensive guide to imaging techniques for the diagnosis and management of diseases and disorders of the breast.

Divided into 13 sections, the text begins with an overview of breast anatomy and the pathophysiology of breast diseases.

The next sections discuss different imaging techniques - mammography, ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).

The following sections cover common and less common breast disorders and imaging in different circumstances such as with breast implants and post-surgery. A complete section is dedicated to screening for breast cancer.

The book concludes with a selection of cases of varying complexity for self-evaluation.

The text is highly illustrated with line diagrams and figures, as well as radiological images to enhance learning.

Key points

Comprehensive guide to breast imaging techniques
Covers mammography, ultrasound and MRI
Includes case discussions of varying complexity for self-evaluation
Highly illustrated with radiological images, line diagrams and figures

Contents:

Anatomy of Breast and Pathophysiology of Breast Diseases
Mammography
Ultrasound
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Inflammatory Conditions of Breast
Male Breast
Imaging of Postoperative Breast
Breast Implants
Breast Interventions
Uncommon Diseases of Breast
Breast Cancer Screening
Miscellaneous
Self Evaluation based on Case Discussions