Breast Ultrasound

This book is a detailed, accessible and comprehensive reference manual reflecting current guidance & citing recent peer-reviewed evidence. It is written by and for radiographers. Through text and diagrams the fundamental skills and techniques for acquisition of high quality diagnostic images are explained and demonstrated; high quality ultrasound images throughout underpin instruction on accurate image interpretation and diagnosis. Inclusion of unusual and rare appearances allow the reader to avoid common pitfalls and resolve diagnostic dilemmas. The inclusion of clinical and pathological information gives the book an holistic outlook and wider appeal to those not specifically interested in practical instruction. The author has expertise and current experience in clinical practice and educational delivery and focuses on application of theory to practice giving step-by-step practical guidance with clear, concise and structured content. Ultrasound & mammography practitioners in training can use this book to underpin practical and theoretical instruction to achieve success on formal education programmes; practising medical and non-medical health care professionals continue to refer to a departmental shelf copy as an authoritative reference text to inform and improve the quality of their everyday clinical practice and service to patients. Features Clear structured practical guidance for novice / student practitioners Comprehensive reference manual for experienced practitioners High quality ultrasound images Reader friendly format Realistically priced Written by a radiographer for radiographers Contents Introduction (Anne-Marie Dixon) Breast cancer, diagnosis and imaging : a historical perspective (Gillian R. Clough) Equipment for breast ultrasound (Heather Venables) Breast anatomy and normal ultrasound appearances (Mike Stocksley and Anne-Marie Dixon) Ultrasound examination technique (Anne-Marie Dixon) Ultrasound image interpretation, recording and reporting (Anne-Marie Dixon) Benign breast disease (David S. Enion and Anne-Marie Dixon) Malignant breast disease (Anne-Marie Dixon) Ultrasound of the augmented breast (Anne-Marie Dixon) Breast disease in the male patient (Caroline Begaj) Ultrasounded guided interventional techniques (Anne-Marie Dixon) Additional diagnostic imaging techniques (Anne-Marie Dixon) Breast imaging service provision, education and training (Jacqui Lee and Anne-Marie Dixon)