Breast imaging Flashcards
What determines the type of the breast (adult, young, pregnent…)
2
Fatty tissue
Glandular tissue
Standart views in Mammography
Medio Lateral Oblique
Cranio Caudal
In Mammography, there can be up to 205 false negative. In which modality can we use to overcome that?
US
Contrast Enhanced Mammography
Tomosynthesis
*But highr radiation dose
Pros of US
Differentiate btw. cystic and solid lesions Evaluate lymph nodes Sample guidance Cheap Fast
Cons of US
Cant differentiate btw. types of cancer and also chronic inflammation
Unable to detect microcalcification
Asymptomatic women with dense breast can do what imaging modality?
Automated Breast US
Enhanced breast MRI will use what contrast material?
Gadolinium
Breast MRI is not indicated if
If core biopsy can be performed
To evaluate microcalcification
< 6 months after breast surgery
12-18 months after irradiation therapy
What is used for staging in case of breast cancer?
PET-CT
First lymph nodes that get metasthesize to
Senital Lymph Nodes