Book description
The future of breast diagnosis MRI is a high-resolution, noninvasive
diagnostic tool that is becoming increasingly important in the
emotionally charged field of breast diagnosis. Nevertheless, only a
relative handful of centers offer this modality, which:- Combines high
reproducibility with patient comfort- Can exclude invasive carcinomas as
small as 5 mm with a high degree of confidence- Can resolve
contradictions among clinical findings, conventional mammographic
findings, and percutaneous biopsyFrom one of the leading centers in MR
mammography comes this handsome, practice-oriented teaching atlas that
does much more than present pictorial information. Written for
radiologists in advanced training or continuing education, it contains
more than 500 illustrations that offer clear answers to the
questions:When should I use MR mammography?Numerous sample indications
(e. g., equivocal overall findings, preoperative staging, follow-up),
MR-assisted interventions, implant evaluation, etc. How do I conduct the
examination?Informed consent, patient preparation, patient positioning,
equipment settings, clear instructions on timing, conduct, and
protocols. How do I make an accurate diagnosis?Interpretive criteria
with typical contrast enhancement patterns and signal characteristics,
evaluation protocols, pitfalls and artifacts, sample images correlated
with four-color histology, and direct comparison of conventional
mammograms and breast ultrasound. "interesting and instructive
book. . .the author successfully presents, evaluates and discusses the
use of MR in the imaging of the breast. . .Each chapter is enriched by
numerous, clear and demonstrative illustrations. Up-to-date
illustrations are found at the end of the book. . .The book should be in
the hands of all radiologists who practice mammography. . .and those who
should know when and why MR mammography should be performed." --
Journal of Clinical Imaging Professor, Women's Health Care Center,
Goettingen, Germany
