Comprehensive Guide Offers Multiple Radiologic Modalities in Breast Imaging

(openPR) - New York/Stuttgart – Recently published by Thieme, Diagnosis of Breast Diseases: Integrating the Findings of Clinical Presentation, Mammography, and Ultrasoundoffers key information on the diagnosis of breast diseases using the clinical examination and various radiological modalities. With more than 1,500 radiographs, ultrasound images, and mammograms, this lavishly illustrated atlas offers pre-operative considerations as well as peri- and post-operative management advice.

“[This book is] focused mainly on difficult cases illustrating the diagnostic hurdles and forensic pitfalls that are encountered in breast diagnosis.” says Dr. Volker Barth, MD, Institute for Breast Diagnosis, Esslingen, Germany.

This highly visual guide offers thorough evaluation of the various methods for early detection and accurate diagnosis, including analog and digital mammography, ultrasound, MR imaging, PET/CT, and interventional procedures – all within the setting of the clinical situation. The authors discuss advantages and drawbacks of each procedure in different scenarios. Additionally, this concise resource contains special sections on breast cancer in men and young women, and a discussion of women who are pregnant or lactating,

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