Diagnostic mammography

Radiol Clin North Am. 2004 Sep;42(5):853-70, vi. doi: 10.1016/j.rcl.2004.06.002.

Abstract

When evaluating mammograms, one looks for masses, areas of asymmetry or architectural distortion, and microcalcifications. This article discusses the imaging evaluation and the management of lesions found on screening and diagnostic mammography, with the focus on commonly encountered questions and dilemmas.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Breast Diseases / diagnostic imaging
  • Breast Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging
  • Calcinosis / diagnostic imaging
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Mammography* / instrumentation
  • Mammography* / methods