Absolute Breast Imaging Review

This book presents over 500 breast imaging questions with detailed answers to prepare readers for the Radiology Core Exam. Radiology residents looking for preparation materials to use for the Core Exam are often frustrated with the lack of resources available. This book addresses that lack by providing an informative and invaluable high-yield breast imaging case review book for board review and lifelong learning purposes.

Editors and authors have collected numerous high quality breast imaging cases that directly align with each diagnosis the Core Exam has included in their study guide. Cases include modalities from mammogram, ultrasound, and MRI. High quality images are included for each case. The book is structured to follow the layout and topics of the ABR Study Guide, making all material boards-relevant. Within each section, cases are presented with boards-style multiple choice questions and detailed explanations, giving the reader over 500 breast imaging questions to learn from. Cases will include diagnosis, etiology, imaging characteristics, and management. Additional topics related to boards preparation and clinical practice are also addressed, including indications for screening, regulations, physics, and quality/safety.

This is an ideal guide for radiology residents preparing for the breast imaging portion of their Radiology Core Examination, and for continued practice and learning for practicing radiologists.

Presents cases based on the American Board of Radiology (ABR) Study Guide for the Radiology Core Exam Includes over 500 multiple choice questions with detailed explanations of the correct answer Covers cases with high quality annotated images that clearly demarcate the area of interest

Auteur
Dr. Chow is an Assistant Professor of Radiology at UCLA at the David Geffen School of Medicine. Dr. Chow graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in molecular, cell, and developmental biology from UCLA. She received her M.D. from UCLA and completed a Howard Hughes Medical Institute research fellowship at the National Institute of Health (NIH). She completed her residency in diagnostic radiology and a fellowship in women's imaging at UCLA. She enjoys spending time with her husband and daughter.

Dr. Li is an Assistant Professor of Radiology at UCLA at the David Geffen School of Medicine. Dr. Li graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in biology from the accelerated Physician-Scientist program at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. She received her M.D. from Albany Medical College. She completed a residency in diagnostic radiology at Mount Sinai West & Mount Sinai St. Luke's. She went on to complete a fellowship in breast imaging at UCLA and a mini-fellowship in ultrasound at UCLA / Olive View Medical Center. She enjoys spending time with her husband, son and dog, traveling, and yoga.

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Regulations and Standard of Care.- BI-RADS Terminology.- Screening Mammogram.- Diagnostic Mammogram & US.- MRI.- Interventional Procedures.- Pathology.- Male Breast.- Implants.- Breast Cancer Work up and Surgical Planning.- Post surgical Breast .- Physics.