Full Description
The most comprehensive review available for the mammography registry exam—from an experienced educator and mammography specialist
Thoroughly updated and revised to reflect the latest research and practices
Follows the blueprint for the latest ARRT mammography certification
Full color insert with dozens of images
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
High-quality diagrams help you determine correct patient positioning consistent with the American College of Radiography and the Mammography Quality Control Manual
Strong emphasis on digital imaging and newer technologies
Learning aids, including objectives, keywords, and glossaries at the beginning of each chapter, plus review questions with answers at the end of the chapter streamline the learning process
Numerous radiographs teach you how to recognize good and bad images, as well as normal circumscribed lesions and breast calcifications
Special for faculty: PowerPoint™ lesson plans available online include objectives, teaching points, review questions and images to support classroom use
Contents
Chapter 1 - The History of BreastCancer and Breast Imaging
Chapter 2 - Patient Education andAssessment
Chapter 3 - Anatomy, Physiology, andPathology of the Breast
Chapter 4 - Benign and MalignantDiseases of the Breast
Chapter 5 - Mammography Equipment
Chapter 6 - Breast ImagingMammography
Chapter 7 - Breast Imaging - DigitalMammography, Ultrasound, and Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Chaper 8 - Breast Imaging -Adjunctive Modalities
Chapter 9 - Interventional Procedures
Chapter 10 - Treatment Options
Chapter 11 - Quality Assurance andQuality Control
Chapter 12 - The US MammographyQuality Standards Act
