Mammographic Interpretation: A Practical ApproachThe ``how to'' book on mammography. Innovative in format and content, this concisely written guide is designed to foster both the radiologist's skill and confidence in interpreting mammograms. Technical, interpretive, and controversial aspects of mammography are covered in a well illustrated case study approach with the goal to improve the evaluation and management of breast disease. Revised and expanded to include more case studies, an overview of breast anatomy and physiology, and high-quality mammograms. |
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... cause of the presence of subtle architectural distor- tion , but in the other four cases I still could not rec- ognize any direct or indirect sign of malignancy.4 Table 2-1 lists the major causes of the false - negative mammogram . These ...
... cause of the presence of subtle architectural distor- tion , but in the other four cases I still could not rec- ognize any direct or indirect sign of malignancy.4 Table 2-1 lists the major causes of the false - negative mammogram . These ...
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... cause a diffuse increase in breast density without associated mammary skin thickening . One of these is extreme weight loss , caused either by diet or gastric bypass surgery . Another is iatro- genic in nature . Some drugs such as ...
... cause a diffuse increase in breast density without associated mammary skin thickening . One of these is extreme weight loss , caused either by diet or gastric bypass surgery . Another is iatro- genic in nature . Some drugs such as ...
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... cause of the background noise from the diffuse calci- fications . When sclerosing adenosis is evaluated on follow - up mammography , if any focal area changes , such as by developing an associated mass or more calcifications , a biopsy ...
... cause of the background noise from the diffuse calci- fications . When sclerosing adenosis is evaluated on follow - up mammography , if any focal area changes , such as by developing an associated mass or more calcifications , a biopsy ...
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