Interventional Breast Imaging

by Fischer, Uwe

• ISBN13: 9783131467010
• ISBN10: 3131467010
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2010-05-01
• Publisher: THIEME NEW YORK

Summary

Written by a team of experts, this practical how-to guide provides a systematic overview of the most current image-guided interventional techniques used to diagnose breast abnormalities.In the first part of the book, the authors discuss how to acquire tissue samples using minimally invasive procedures such as ultrasound-, x-ray-, and MRI-based interventions, and present information on pretherapeutic localization and classification of lesions. The second part of the book covers the essentials of fine-needle aspiration and cytologic assessment, followed by a chapter on histologic evaluation and up-to-date pathology reporting categories for core and vacuum biopsy specimens.Features:- 1,295 high-quality clinical images from the authors' daily practice illustrate radiographic findings and examination approaches- More than 50 cases studies for self-assessment- Separate chapters on patient preparation, instrumentation, galactography and ductoscopy, and sentinel node biopsy- Color-coded text boxes highlight tips, tricks, pitfalls, checklists, and guidelines for rapid review of essential concepts- Consistent chapter structure for maximum accessibilityInterventional Breast Imaging is a must-have resource for all radiologists and gynecologists. It will improve the accuracy and confidence of any clinician involved in image-guided breast interventions.

Author Biography

Uwe Fischer, MD, is Professor of Radiology, Women's Health Care Center, Gottingen, Germany.
Friedemann Baum, MD, is radiologist, Women's Health Care Center, Gottingen, Germany