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Breast Imaging: A Comprehensive State of the Art Review

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OVERVIEW:  Over the past 40 years, breast imaging has evolved from a nascent radiologic stepchild to a multifaceted, multimodality life-saving powerhouse.  Its ascent to radiologic prominence has been almost dizzying in its speed and complexity, demanding imaging competence of its practitioners along many paths at once.  The focus of this teaching set is to add a sizeable measure of support to that competence by addressing the following 

OBJECTIVES:

  • Improve overall diagnostic accuracy in breast imaging
  • Understand the new BI-RADS manual lexicon and changes for MRI, ultrasound and mammography
  • Update knowledge regarding high-risk breast lesions and new consensus strategies regarding their management
  • Receive update on contrast-enhanced mammography, including indications and clinical utility
  • Appreciate the role of the radiologist in the overall care of the patient presenting with a breast problem
  • Review the expanding role of screening breast ultrasound, and the recommended measures for setting up a screening ultrasound program
  • Embrace the advances in new breast imaging techniques and technologies, especially within the realm of Breast MRI.

Section 1:  BREAST MRI

OVERVIEW:  This section covers the emerging and broad reaching applications of breast MRI in the breast cancer screening, diagnostic, and treatment arenas.  A talented cadre of the world’s most knowledgeable experts on breast MR provides a rich array of superb lectures covering the current indications for breast MR, integration of breast MR into the texture of other breast imaging modalities, and the new applications of breast MR in breast cancer detection and treatment.  The technical aspects of breast MR image optimization, interpretation, and biopsy are also addressed in detail.

 

Section 2:  THE BROADER TAPESTRY OF BREAST IMAGING

OVERVIEW:  This section provides a broad yet intimate overview of many of the important breast imaging issues of today, presented by an outstanding group of world class speakers.   The new BI-RADS lexicon and the ever-evolving roles of breast ultrasound and contrast-enhanced mammography are discussed, as well as new concepts in the management of atypia and asymmetry.  The information therein will serve as a useful guide to the novice and expert alike.