Radiology: Diagnostic Breast Imaging [Hardcover]

d Dershaw (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 1997 | ISBN-10: 3131028912 | ISBN-13: 978-3131028914 | Edition: 1St Edition

This comprehensive text covers all imaging modalities used for diagnosis of breast lesions. Features of the book include: all clinical aspects are continuously and fully integrated clinical aspects (epidemiology, anamnesis, findings on palpation and therapy); a condensed presentation of technical fundamentals and techniques of examination of the various imaging procedures; differential evaluation, including application and limitation, and ranking of each method; and extensively illustrated and systematic presentation of the findings in benign and malignant diseases for all relevant methods - mammography, sonography, MR mammography and possible complementary methods. There are also guidelines for on-target diagnostic strategies for initial examination and further diagnostic probing.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"An updated edition that covers the latest practical approaches to breast imaging...well-organized and easy to follow figures and illustrations are of high quality...excellent for residents, fellows, and practicing radiologists...suitable for reading cover-to-cover...well worth the investment." --Radiology_x000D__x000D_"A worthwhile addition to the library of the practicing radiologist, resident, or practitioner dealing with breast diseases...extremely helpful as a guide to proper use of imaging procedures...residents studying for the board examinations will find this book to be extremely helpful." --American Journal of Roentgenology_x000D__x000D_"This book is indeed the complete breast imaging text...the detail included in the text is precise and definite...excellent and plentiful images accompany each pathology...offers a ready update of the many advances made today in breast imaging." --Canadian Journal of Medical Radiation Technology_x000D__x000D_Praise for the first edition:_x000D_"An excellent textbook that encompasses the entire spectrum of breast imaging...should appeal to the novice and experienced mammographer...recommended without hesitation to anyone interested in diagnostic breast imaging." --Radiology_x000D__x000D_"Well-written...enriched by excellent illustrations...highly recommended." --Clinical Imaging_x000D__x000D_"I praise this book for its systematic approach, fine images and clear, analytic text...highly recommended." --Academic Radiology_x000D__x000D_"Reviews the basic knowledge of breast imaging techniques comprehensively and systematically...should be a part of the basic literature in radiology departments...recommended for all radiologists." --Acta Radiologica_x000D__x000D_"This book is impressive with its clear and instructive content. ... Again, instructive tables give a brilliant orientation for differential diagnoses and the diagnostic approach in different problem cases. ... In conclusion, the authors present a complete, up-to-d... --This text refers to the Kindle Edition edition.

Language Notes

Text: English (translation)
Original Language: German

Product Details

• Hardcover: 448 pages
• Publisher: Thieme Medical Pub; 1St Edition edition (April 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 3131028912
• ISBN-13: 978-3131028914
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #8,486,297 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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