Breast ultrasound teaching files

This is a benign finding and no further work-up is indicated. Of note, although there was no significant ultrasound finding in this case, fat necrosis can have a variable and sometimes scary sonographic appearance. In the setting of an uncertain ultrasound finding, mammography is quite valuable if it can unquestionably demonstrate a fat-containing mass. Rohrmann, Jr. Rockoff, MD and Diana L. Lam, MD - June 1, A year-old woman with no increased risk factors for the development of breast cancer presents with a palpable right breast lump, underlying an area of skin discoloration.

You answer: A. Screening mammogram B. Diagnostic ultrasound and mammogram C. Screening ultrasound B. Diagnostic ultrasound and mammogram Explanation: In this clinical scenario a woman between years old, with no known elevated risk factors for breast cancer, with a palpable mass , the most appropriate imaging exam to perform first is a diagnostic ultrasound and bilateral mammogram.

Whole right breast views: Spot compression views: What is the relevant finding? The mammogram is negative B. A cyst C. A fat-containing mass D. Rapp Contribution by , Steve H. Parker Contribution by. This volume is a complete and definitive guide to performing and interpreting breast ultrasound examinations.

The book explains every aspect of the examination in detail—from equipment selection and examining techniques, to correlations between sonographic and mammographic findings, to precise characterization of sonographic abnormalities. Complementing the text are more than 1, illustrations, including ultrasound scans, corresponding mammographic images, and diagrams of key aspects of the examination.

Stavros thoroughly explains the physics of breast ultrasound and the special probes and other equipment needed to produce high-resolution images of breast tissue. Chapters on breast ultrasound anatomy demonstrate the anatomic detail that can be seen on current equipment and correlate sonographic and mammographic anatomic features. Subsequent chapters describe examination procedures for evaluating specific abnormalities and detail the distinguishing features of different cystic and solid breast lesions.

Also included is a chapter on Doppler characterization of breast lesions. Note: Only Radiology member can download this ebook.