Full Description
The most comprehensive review available for the ARRT (R) Mammography Exam Written by an experienced radiography educator and clinician, Mammography & Breast Imaging Prep, Second Edition summarizes the mammography curriculum in a concise, accessible narrative to help students understand and remember key concepts. This study guide provides a thorough overview of breast imaging and patient care, including breast anatomy, physiology and pathology, digital and analog breast imaging equipment, quality control, interventional techniques, and treatment options. This essential review is bolstered by chapter-ending review questions with answer explanations that reference the text, allowing learners to gauge their comprehension of important material. Learning aids, such as objectives and glossaries at the beginning of each chapter, help students recognize and understand concepts that are likely to appear on the exam.* Numerous radiographs teach students to recognize good vs. bad films, normal circumscribed lesions, and breast calcifications * High-quality diagrams help students determine correct patient positioning consistent with the American College of Radiography and the Mammography Quality Control Manual * Reinforces classroom learning, while preparing students for certification
Contents
1. The History of Breast Cancer and Breast Imaging2. Patient Education and Assessment3. Anatomy, Physiology, and Pathology of the Breast4. Benign and Malignant Diseases of the Breast5. Mammography Equipment6. Mammographic Processing and Quality Management7. Breast Imaging Mammography8. Breast Imaging - Digital Mammography, Ultrasound and MR9. Breast Imaging Emerging Technologies10. Interventional Procedures11. Treatment Options12. The US Mammography Quality Standard Act (MQSA)IndexNER(01): WOW
