Handbook of Breast MRI

A practical guide to breast MRI providing core knowledge and clinical guidelines essential for any clinician involved in breast imaging.

Breast MRI is no longer the domain of specialised centres; it is now a mainstream diagnostic technique, and an understanding of its applications is essential for any clinician involved with breast imaging. The Handbook of Breast MRI provides core knowledge and clinical guidelines for performing breast MRI in everyday practice. Introductory chapters on breast MRI basics, anatomy and pathology are followed by detailed chapters on the use of MRI in screening, staging, problem-solving and MRI-guided interventions, each containing diagnostic algorithms, tables and lists for quick access to key diagnostic information. Each chapter also contains a selection of self testing questions, and numerous Appendices concisely summarise tumour classification and current breast cancer treatment options. The Handbook of Breast MRI is an invaluable practical diagnostic resource for radiologists, surgeons, oncologists and all clinicians involved in breast cancer management.

Foreword
List of abbreviations
Glossary of terms
1. Basics of breast MRI
2. Imaging-related anatomy and pathology
3. Interpreting breast MRI studies
4. MR-guided biopsy techniques
5. High risk screening using breast MRI
6. Pre-operative staging of breast cancer with MRI
7. Problem solving applications of breast MRI
8. MRI after breast augmentation
Answers to multiple choice questions
Appendices: i. Nephrogenic systemic fibrosis
ii. Sensitivity and specificity
iii. TNM classification
iv. Overview of surgical procedures
v. Overview of radiation therapy
vi. Overview of systemic therapy
vii. Breast cancer genes and genetic testing
viii. Primary prevention strategies for high-risk women
Index.