Mammographic Imaging, Fourth edition

Description:

Publisher's Note: Products purchased from 3rd Party sellers are not guaranteed by the Publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. The 4th Edition of Mammographic Imaging: A Practical Guide remains the most up-to-date and comprehensive book in the field. A perfect all-in-one solution for coursework, board prep, and clinical practice, this bestseller reflects the latest ARRT educational and certification exam requirements, as well as the ASRT recommended curriculum. Technologists seeking to stay current in the profession and students preparing to enter the field will appreciate the 227 new photos, the wide range of case studies, and the interactive online exam simulator with ARRT registry-style questions.

Table of Contents:

UNIT 1 MAMMOGRAPHY: COMMON TOPIC

Chapter 1 History of Mammography

Chapter 2 Background: Need for Screening Mammography

Chapter 3 Patient Considerations

Chapter 4 The Role of the Technologist

Chapter 5 Breast Anatomy and Physiology

Chapter 6 Mammographic Pathology

UNIT 2 MAMMOGRAPHY EXAMINATION

Chapter 7 Mastering the Mammography Examination

PART 1: Mastering the Standard Projections

PART 2: Mastering Problem-Solving Projections

Chapter 8 Special Imaging Applications

Chapter 9 Thinking in Three Dimensions

Chapter 10 Practical Applications in Problem-Solving

UNIT 3 DIGITAL MAMMOGRAPHY

Chapter 11 Mammography Machines

Chapter 12 Creating the Digital Image

Chapter 13 Nonimaging Components of the FFDM Network

Chapter 14 Digital Breast Tomosynthesis (DBT)

Chapter 15 Quality Assurance in Mammography

Chapter 16 Mammography Quality Control

UNIT 4 DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES AND BREAST CANCER TREATMENT

Chapter 17 Diagnostic Procedures

Chapter 18 Minimally Invasive Needle Breast Biopsy

Chapter 19 Breast Cancer Treatments

Chapter 20 Breast MR

Chapter 21 Breast Cancer Diagnostic Technologies: Today and Tomorrow

Glossary

Index