Advancements in Imaging Technology for Detection and Diagnosis of Palpable Breast Masses.
Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among women worldwide and the most common cause of cancer death in women. The most common presentation of breast cancer is the presence of a palpable mass, whether noted by the patient during breast self-examination or noted during clinical breast examination. There are a variety of imaging modalities now available for the evaluation of a palpable abnormality. A thorough understanding of the indications, risks, and benefits can help the clinician guide the patient through an appropriate, comprehensive imaging work up.
*Radiology Associates of Florida †Florida State University College of Medicine, Tallahassee ‡Diagnostic Radiology, Florida Hospital §Florida State University, Florida College of Medicine ∥University of Central Florida, College of Medicine, Orlando, Florida.
Barbara M
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Jaeger
Andrea S
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Hong
Haley
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Letter
Matthew C
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Odell
D001943:Breast Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D054459:Elasticity Imaging Techniques; D005260:Female; D005720:Gamma Rays; D006801:Humans; D007774:Lactation; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008327:Mammography / Q000379:methods* / Q000639:trends; D000071936:Nipple Discharge / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D010173:Palpation; D049268:Positron-Emission Tomography; D011247:Pregnancy; D011252:Pregnancy Complications, Neoplastic / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D011877:Radionuclide Imaging; D019275:Radiopharmaceuticals; D017256:Technetium Tc 99m Sestamibi; D016217:Ultrasonography, Mammary
D019275:Radiopharmaceuticals; D017256:Technetium Tc 99m Sestamibi