Anatomy and pattern recognition of the breast and male reproductive anatomy - Abnormal

Question 1

How do we image the breast? – mammography

Answer 1

• Mammography is the imaging method; mammogram is the image produced by it.
• There are 2 standard views – CC (craniocaudal), and MLO (mediolateral oblique)

Question 2

How do we image the breast - MRI

Answer 2

• Most sensitive (>90%) method for the detection of breast cancer
• MRI with contrast provides additional information about the morphology and function of a lesion.
• It is usually combined with biopsies to confirm benign or malignant features.