Covering the entire spectrum of this fast-changing field, the fourth edition of Diagnostic Imaging: Breast is an invaluable, everyday resource for general radiologists and breast imaging specialists; surgical, medical, and radiation oncologists; pathologists; all health care providers in the breast cancer arena as well as trainees-anyone who requires an easily accessible, highly visual reference in this complex area of imaging. Drs. Jessica W. T. Leung, Nicole S. Winkler, and a team of highly regarded multidisciplinary experts provide up-to-date information in concise yet detailed chapters to help you make informed decisions at the point of care. The text is lavishly illustrated, precisely delineated, and extensively referenced, making it a useful learning tool for readers at all levels of experience as well as a handy reference for daily clinical practice.
- Provides comprehensive, expert information on breast anatomy and normal variants, physical principles of breast MR, techniques for performing image-guided biopsies and preoperative localization, the role of imaging in determining the extent of disease, and principles of breast cancer treatment with surgery, oncoplastics, radiation therapy, and chemotherapy
- Discusses updated and standard imaging protocols, treatment plans, and image-guided and surgical procedures with an eye toward trending topics in frontline breast imaging
- Contains new BI-RADS details across all relevant chapters as well as updated information from the American College of Radiology, American Society of Breast Surgeons, and National Comprehensive Cancer Network on evolving medical, surgical, and radiation treatment of breast cancer patients, along with discussion of ongoing trials and future directions in patient care
- Includes details on 2024 federal screening guidelines that ensure equity and access
- Features more than 89100 high-quality print and digital images and illustrations to help evaluate breast symptoms, such as palpable lumps, nipple discharge, and axillary adenopathy
- Uses a bulleted, image-rich layout with short chapters designed for quick access to critical content on terminology, characteristics seen in various imaging studies on the same anatomic location, differential diagnoses, pathological and clinical issues to consider, and more
- Provides a diagnostic checklist and updated references with each chapter
- Includes an eBook version that enables you to access all text, figures, and references, with the ability to search, customize your content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud
