3.3.3 Breast Imaging Flashcards
What is this an image of?
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A mass
What is this an image of?
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Benign mass
Why is tomography important?
It allows for less superimposition giving the radiologist a better image
Lower recall rates
How does management change for the different categories 0-6?
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What is this an image of?
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Mass with calcifications
What is this an image of?
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Abnormal calcifications within the breast
What are the indication for breast MRI?
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What are the guidelines for Breast Cancer Screening?
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What are the BI-RADS category for 0-6?
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What is the primary goal for breast cancer screening?
Detect masses, calcifications, asymmetry, and architectural distortion
What is this an image of?
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Asymmetry
What are the characteristics of Image-guided Tissue Sampling and Surgical localization Procedures?
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What is this an image of?
Architectural distortion
What are the risk factors for Breast Cancer?
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What are the recommendations for Cessation of Annual Screening Mammography?
Life expectancy < 5-7 years
When abnormal results would not be acted on