Imaging of the breast. A perspective.
It is generally agreed that inspection and palpation of the breast are often inadequate for detection and diagnosis of breast abnormalities. Imaging of the breast, using physical modalities in addition to clinical examination, is important for several reasons, which are discussed in this article.
D000328:Adult; D001943:Breast Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D009682:Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy; D008327:Mammography; D008875:Middle Aged; D010808:Physical Examination; D013817:Thermography; D014463:Ultrasonography