Essentials of Breast Imaging

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