Multiparametric Ultrasound Diagnosis of Breast Diseases

Gennady T. Sukhikh, MD, PhD, is Head of the National Medical Research Center for Obstetrics, Gynecology and Perinatology, Russian Federation. Dr. Sukhikh is a Professor, a member of the Russian Academy of Medical Sciences (RAMS), and Vice-President of the Russian Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (RSOG). He has been at the forefront of advances in reproductive medicine and biology within Russia, and was one of the first scientists in the country to start studying the possibilities of using stem cells for therapeutic purposes. He is the author of more than 600 scientific papers and 12 monographs.

Introduction.- Current state of diagnosing of diseases of the mammary gland: contribution of medical visualization technologies.- Ultrasonic examination of mammary glands.- Unchanged mammary glands. Special aspects of structure and variations of ultrasonic imaging.- Ultrasonic multiparametrical diagnosis of non-tumoral pathology (inflammatory, diffusion and degenerate changes) of mammary glands.- Ultrasonic diagnostics of benign tumor masses of the mammary glands.- Multiparametrical examination, basic and innovative techniques of ultrasonic examination in diagnosing of breast cancer.- Mammary glands pathology during pregnancy. Options of complex ultrasonography.- Mammary glands pathology in case of female reproductive system diseases.- Ultrasonic examination of chest glands in men under normal and pathological conditions.- Options of sonography at an early stage of metastatic breast cancer.- An operated mammary gland. A state after plasticity of mammary glands. Options of ultrasonography.- Mammary gland Invasive diagnostic technologies under ultrasound control.- Conclusion.

"The book is an enjoyable, informative read. It could act as a useful introduction to breast ultrasound as well as being a handy reference guide to the more experienced ultra-sonographer and I would recommend it to all breast sonographers." (Jennifer Brown, RAD Magazine, February, 2019)

“The book is an enjoyable, informative read. It could act as a useful introduction to breast ultrasound as well as being a handy reference guide to the more experienced ultra-sonographer and I would recommend it to all breast sonographers.” (Jennifer Brown, RAD Magazine, February, 2019)