

The Evolution of Breast Imaging
A review of the evolution of breast imaging starting from a historical perspective and progressing to the present day.
Course ID: Q00427 Category: Radiology Trends for Technologists Modalities: Mammography, MRI, Sonography2.5 |
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$29.00
- Targeted CE
- Outline
- Objectives
Targeted CE per ARRT’s Discipline, Category, and Subcategory classification:
[Note: Discipline-specific Targeted CE credits may be less than the total Category A credits approved for this course.]
Mammography: 0.75
Image Production: 0.50
Image Acquisition and Quality Assurance: 0.50
Procedures: 0.25
Mammographic Positioning, Special Needs, and Imaging Procedures: 0.25
Outline
- Introduction
- Evolution of Breast Imaging Technique
- Direct Exposure Mammography
- Xeromammography
- Screen-Film Mammography
- Advent of Screening Mammography
- The Oblique View and Specialized Mammographic Views
- Standardized Reporting and Outcomes
- Breast Density Legislation
- Digital Mammography
- Thermography
- Complementary Breast Imaging Technologies
- Breast US
- Breast MR Imaging
- Breast Intervention
- Freehand Localization
- Grid Localization
- Percutaneous Breast Biopsy for Nonpalpable Lesions
- Fine-Needle Aspiration Biopsy
- Core Biopsy
- A Look to the Future
- Digital Breast Tomosynthesis
- Breast MR Spectroscopy and Diffusion
- Abbreviated Breast MR Screening
- Alternative Imaging Modalities
- Conclusion
Objectives
Upon completion of this course, students will:
- differentiate between x-ray equipment used for breast roentgenograms in the early 1920s and 1930s
- describe Egan’s mammography positioning techniques
- explain imaging challenges associated with underexposed breast images
- specify the origin of the xeromammography process
- name the inherent parameters associated with the xeroradiographic process
- list advantages of breast compression
- specify the benefits of two-view mammographic screening
- state the benefits of magnification mammography
- specify imaging modalities that use the BI-RADS standardized auditing approach
- list challenges associated with digital mammographic imaging
- articulate advantages to converting to digital mammography
- understand the benefits of ultrasound coupled with mammography for evaluating breast masses
- list barriers to widespread adoption of ultrasound as a breast screening tool
- differentiate between diagnostic and screening breast MR imaging
- state the most sensitive modality for breast imaging
- describe breast needle placement in order to reduce chance of pneumothorax
- note both patient and society benefits of image-guided percutaneous breast biopsy
- list the advantages of core biopsy over fine-needle aspiration
- discuss data in regard to digital breast tomosynthesis
- understand the potential applications of diffusion-weighted imaging