title: Breast cancer imaging.
abstract: The role of the surgeon in the diagnosis and management of breast cancer continues to evolve as office based diagnostic procedures gain more prominence. This article outlines the basic clinical and technical aspects of mammography and ultrasound. The evaluation and management of several challenging breast problems are discussed.
authors.affiliation: State University of New York at Buffalo, Department of Breast Surgery, Roswell Park Cancer Institute, Buffalo, New York 14263, USA.
authors.forename: T C
authors.initials: TC
authors.lastname: Hurd
authors.forename: S B
authors.initials: SB
authors.lastname: Edge
mesh_terms: D001940:Breast / Q000473:pathology / Q000528:radiation effects; D018427:Breast Implants; D001943:Breast Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000532:radiotherapy / Q000601:surgery; D002114:Calcinosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D016462:Mammaplasty; D008327:Mammography / Q000379:methods; D015412:Mastectomy, Segmental; D010173:Palpation; D016217:Ultrasonography, Mammary