Der Band gibt einen umfassenden Überblick der Diagnosemöglichkeiten bei Brusterkrankungen. Alle modernen bildgebenden Verfahren werden besprochen und beurteilt. Das gut illustrierte Buch ist für Radiologen, Gynäkologen und Ärzte, die mit der Diagnose und Behandlung von Brustkrebs zu tun haben, eine wertvolle Hilfe.

The book provides an overview of all aspects of the diagnosis of breast diseases. Every modern imaging modality is discussed and appraised, thereby aiding the clinician in the selection of an appropriate method in a specific setting. This is a high-quality, well-illustrated book that will appeal particularly to radiologists, gynecologists, and all involved in the diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer.

Modern imaging diagnosis of breast diseases *New aspects of mammographic imaging technique and quality assurance *New aspects of diagnostic interpretation of all mamographic symptoms and management of benign appearing lesions * State of the art of all complementary imaging procedures as breast sonography, magnetic resonance and interventional procedures * Comprehensive overview

Inhalt
1 Breast Cancer Epidemiology and Risk Factors.- 2 Mammographic-Pathological Correlations.- 3 Technical Aspects of Screen-Film Mammography.- 4 Current Legislation on Mammography Quality Assurance.- 5 Digital Mammography.- 6 The Art of Mammographic Postioning.- 7 Differential Diagnosis of Microcalcifications.- 8 Imaging Evaluation of Spiculated Masses.- 9 The Management of Nonpalpable Circumscribed Breast Masses.- 10 Management of Lesions Appearing Probably Benign at Mammography.- 11 Radiation Risk of Mammography.- 12 Echomammography: Technique and Results.- 13 Doppler Sonography of Breast Tumors.- 14 Magnetic Resonance Imaging of the Breast.- 15 Prebiopsy Localization of Nonpalpable Breast Lesions.- 16 Fine-Needle Aspiration and Core Biopsy.- 17 Imaging the Breast After Radiation and Surgery.- 18 Imaging After Breast Implants.- 19 Breast Cancer Screening Projects: Results.- 20 Breast Cancer Screening: Gereral Guidelines, Program Design, and Organization.- 21 Medicolegal Aspects of Breast Imaging.- List of Contributors.