Breast Imaging: The Requisites (The Core Requisites)

By Debra Ikeda and Kanae Kawai Miyake

Book Overview

This new volume in the best-selling Radiology RequisitesT series concisely synthesizes all of today's core knowledge about mammography. Clinically oriented coverage encompasses everything from basic principles through the latest diagnostic imaging techniques, equipment, and technology. Practice-proven tips and excellent problem-solving discussions are accompanied by more than 700 images of the highest quality. The result is an outstanding review source for certification or recertification, as well as a highly user-friendly resource for everyday clinical practice.Presents comprehensive, state-of-the-art coverage of risk factors - image interpretation and workup - breast masses and calcifications - cancer and its treatment - silicone breast implants - the postoperative breast - clinical problems - invasive procedures - MRI and MRI-guided procedures - and much more.Describes all imaging modalities currently used in breast screening and diagnosis, as well as potential directions for the future.Delivers more than 700 outstanding illustrations that demonstrate a full range of mammography approaches and findings.Offers numerous outlines, tables, "pearls," and boxed material for easy reading and reference.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0323019692
• ISBN13: 9780323019699
• Release Date: August 2004
• Publisher: Mosby
• Length: 352 Pages
• Weight: 1.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 10.8" x 0.8" x 8.8"