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BREAST IMAGING

Course Code:

6281

Semester:

6th Semester - Division – Sector “Radiology and Radiotherapy”

Specialization Category:

SC

Course Hours:

3

ECTS:

3


Course Tutors

Oikonomou Georgia

LEARNING OUTCOMES

On completion of the course the student will be able to know:

  • the methods available for breast imaging
  • the interventional techniques
  • the modern methods of breast imaging
  • the principles that govern breast screening
  • the effects of breast pathology on the female psychology
  • the particularities of imaging the male breast

Aim and objectives of the course: The course covers breast imaging with all modalities and their variations along with interventional techniques. The principles of breast screening are presented in Greek and international guidelines. Symptomatic diagnostic breast imaging is explained and the differences from routine screening are presented. The main pathology conditions are presented and imaging protocols are discussed.

SYLLABUS

1. Anatomy and pathology of breast
2. Mammography screening and diagnostic
3. Digital Mammography – CAD
4. Breast Tomosynthesis
5. Quality characteristics of mammograms
6. Patient psychology and the role of the radiographer. Taking the relevant to breast medical history. Radiation protection issues.
7. Analysis and mammography interpretation
8. Abnormal findings in mammograms – assessment –mass –microcalcificationsarchitectural distortion
9. BIRADS system
10. Breast Ultrasound
11. Breast MRI
12. Image guided interventions
13. Postoperative breast imaging – Breast implants
14. The male breast
15. Nuclear Medicine applications in breast imaging