Book description
Comprehensive and systematic, this important new edition covers all
imaging modalities for diagnosing breast disorders. You will find expert
guidelines on the role of mammography, high-resolution ultrasound, MRI
and percutaneous biopsy to achieve your diagnostic goals, and benefit
from a practical review of the physics, histology, pathology, and
quality control needed by those who perform breast imaging procedures.
New key features: PET and novel modalities, Lymph nodes (sentinel node),
Staging breast cancerNew ACR classifications, Doppler ultrasound,
Stereotactic ultrasound biopsy, Full-breast digital imaging and
computer-aided diagnosis, Mammotome, Updated references "An
updated edition that covers the latest practical approaches to breast
imaging...well-organized and easy to follow figures and illustrations
are of high quality...excellent for residents, fellows, and practicing
radiologists...suitable for reading cover-to-cover...well worth the
investment." --Radiology_x000D_ _x000D_ "A worthwhile addition
to the library of the practicing radiologist, resident, or practitioner
dealing with breast diseases...extremely helpful as a guide to proper
use of imaging procedures...residents studying for the board
examinations will find this book to be extremely helpful."
--American Journal of Roentgenology_x000D_ _x000D_ "This book is
indeed the complete breast imaging text...the detail included in the
text is precise and definite...excellent and plentiful images accompany
each pathology...offers a ready update of the many advances made today
in breast imaging." --Canadian Journal of Medical Radiation
Technology_x000D_ _x000D_ Praise for the first edition:_x000D_ "An
excellent textbook that encompasses the entire spectrum of breast
imaging...should appeal to the novice and experienced
mammographer...recommended without hesitation to anyone interested in
diagnostic breast imaging." --Radiology_x000D_ _x000D_
"Well-written...enriched by excellent illustrations...highly
recommended." --Clinical Imaging_x000D_ _x000D_ "I praise this
book for its systematic approach, fine images and clear, analytic
text...highly recommended." --Academic Radiology_x000D_ _x000D_
"Reviews the basic knowledge of breast imaging techniques
comprehensively and systematically...should be a part of the basic
literature in radiology departments...recommended for all
radiologists." --Acta Radiologica_x000D_ _x000D_ "This book is
impressive with its clear and instructive content. ... Again,
instructive tables give a brilliant orientation for differential
diagnoses and the diagnostic approach in different problem cases. ... In
conclusion, the authors present a complete, up-to-date and very
instructive standard work of breast diagnostics. ... In my opinion, this
second edition should be recommended as a reference book for all people
who deal with diseases of the breast: students, radiologists and
gyneacologists, as well as surgeons and oncologists." --European
Radiology, 08/02 Head of Reference Center for Mammography, Munich,
Germany Professor, Mammography Center, Clinic for Gynecology and
Obstetrics, University Clinic Schleswig-Holstein, Campus Kiel, Kiel,
Germany
