Stereotactic Breast Biopsy: Introduction Print Section Listen Minimally invasive breast biopsies are rapidly replacing open surgical biopsy. Percutaneous breast biopsy can be performed with several possible guidance technologies. Other chapters…
Basic Breast Ultrasound, Certification, and Accreditation for the Surgeon: Introduction Print Section Listen Breast ultrasound has become an indispensable tool for surgeons who wish to provide state-of-the-art care to patients…
Ultrasound Evaluation of the Lymphatic Spread of Breast Cancer: Introduction Print Section Listen In patients with breast cancer, the presence of nodal metastases limits the therapeutic options and also indicates…
Invasive Breast Carcinoma: Introduction Print Section Listen The term invasive breast carcinoma refers to a heterogeneous group of epithelial malignancies that originate in breast tissue and are characterized by their…
Selection of Ultrasound Machine and Office Setup: Introduction Print Section Listen Breast ultrasound has become an essential tool for the breast surgeon. Traditionally, however, it has not been a part…
Benign Conditions of the Breast: Introduction Print Section Listen Benign breast conditions encompass nonmalignant disorders of the breast. The pathogenesis of these conditions is poorly understood, and little research is…
Ductal Carcinoma In Situ: Introduction Print Section Listen Ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) of the breast is a heterogeneous group of lesions with diverse malignant potential and a range of…
Nonepithelial Neoplasms of the Breast: Introduction Print Section Listen The disease processes discussed in this chapter are uncommon tumors: phyllodes tumors, sarcomas, lymphomas, melanomas, and metastases to the breast. As…
Screening Breast Ultrasound: Introduction Print Section Listen For at least 2 decades, the role of breast ultrasound (US) has continued to evolve. Initially proposed to differentiate the cystic versus solid…
Axillary and Sentinel Lymph Node Evaluation: Introduction Print Section Listen In the current era, many patients present with a small primary breast cancer detected by mammography or other screening procedures….
