Mammography and Breast Imaging: Just The Facts

Provides coverage of key points covered in mammography training programs and on the AART mammography certification exam. This book include: coverage of all breast imaging modalities and techniques; line drawings and radiologic images demonstrate positioning techniques and diagnostic comparisons; and chapter quizzes improve self-assessment.

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"Mammography and Breast Imaging: Just The Facts" is written by Olive Peart. "The amount of material in each chapter is good, with just the key facts included and the fluff removed. The concise and consistent format makes it easy and quick to read." - Doody Review Services, on an earlier volume in the "Just the Facts" series. The perfect review for radiologic technologists certifying or recertifying, "Mammography and Breast Imaging: Just the Facts" provides concise yet comprehensive coverage of key points covered in mammography training programs and on the AART mammography certification exam. Its highly efficient format conveniently condenses and simplifies only the most important content, for maximum yield and comprehension.The features include: standardized bulleted format emphasizes key points of breast anatomy, physiology, pathology, interventional procedures, mammographic technique, and image evaluation; comprehensive coverage of all breast imaging modalities and techniques; logical organization focuses your study and provides quick access to specific topics; line drawings and radiologic images demonstrate positioning techniques and diagnostic comparisons; and chapter quizzes improve self-assessment.
The contents include: The History of Breast Cancer and Breast Imaging; Patient Education and Assessment; Anatomy, Physiology, and Pathology of the Breast; Benign and Malignant Diseases of the Breast; Mammography Equipment; Mammographic Processing and Quality Management; Breast Imaging - Mammography; Breast Imaging - Ultrasound and MRI; Breast Imaging - Emerging Technologies; Interventional Techniques; Treatment Options; and The Mammography Quality Standards Act.