Author Description

Covering the entire spectrum of this fast-changing field, the fourth edition of <i>Diagnostic Imaging: Breast</i> is an invaluable, everyday resource for general radiologists and breast imaging specialists; surgical, medical, and radiation oncologists; pathologists; all health care providers in the breast cancer arena as well as trainees-anyone who requires <b>an</b> <b>easily accessible, highly visual reference</b> in this complex area of imaging. Drs. Jessica W. T. Leung, Nicole S. Winkler, and a team of highly regarded multidisciplinary experts provide up-to-date information in <b>concise yet detailed chapters</b> to help you make informed decisions at the point of care. The text is <b>lavishly illustrated, precisely delineated, and extensively referenced</b>, making it a useful learning tool for readers at all levels of experience as well as a handy reference for daily clinical practice. <ul> <li>Provides <b>comprehensive, expert information</b> on breast anatomy and normal variants, physical principles of breast MR, techniques for performing image-guided biopsies and preoperative localization, the role of imaging in determining the extent of disease, and principles of breast cancer treatment with surgery, oncoplastics, radiation therapy, and chemotherapy</li> <li>Discusses <b>updated and standard imaging protocols</b>, treatment plans, and image-guided and surgical procedures with an eye toward trending topics in frontline breast imaging</li> <li>Contains <b>new BI-RADS details</b> across all relevant chapters as well as updated information from the American College of Radiology, American Society of Breast Surgeons, and National Comprehensive Cancer Network on evolving medical, surgical, and radiation treatment of breast cancer patients, along with discussion of ongoing trials and future directions in patient care</li> <li>Includes details on <b>2024 federal screening guidelines</b> that ensure equity and access</li> <li>Features <b>more than 89100 high-quality