title: Breast imaging in general practice.
abstract: This is the fourth article in a series of breast disorders with an emphasis on diagnosis and management in the general practice setting. This article provides guidance for general practitioners on the role of breast imaging in screening and the investigation of breast symptoms, with an emphasis on indications for imaging and common abnormal findings. It is presented as a summary of key facts supplemented by a mini-atlas of breast imaging to facilitate use of imaging in routine general practice.
authors.affiliation: NSW Breast Cancer Institute, Westmead Hospital, School of Public Health, University of Sydney, New South Wales.
authors.forename: Nehmat
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Houssami
authors.forename: Meagan
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Brennan
authors.forename: James
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: French
authors.forename: Peter
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Fitzgerald
mesh_terms: D001943:Breast Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000517:prevention & control*; D005194:Family Practice / Q000379:methods* / Q000592:standards; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008327:Mammography / Q000379:methods / Q000592:standards; D008403:Mass Screening / Q000379:methods* / Q000592:standards; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D012017:Referral and Consultation; D016217:Ultrasonography, Mammary / Q000379:methods / Q000592:standards