Breast Imaging: Case Review Series, 2e
Author | : | |
Rating | : | 4.33 (772 Votes) |
Asin | : | 0323087221 |
Format Type | : | paperback |
Number of Pages | : | 328 Pages |
Publish Date | : | 2014-03-05 |
Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
"Good review" according to Edmundo. I bought the book to prepare for the ABR oral exam and I passed. I am a foreign trained radiologists working as a Faculty. I have not seen a mammogram in 10 years. I read this book in preparation for the exam and was enough to get through it. That gives a 5 star review to this book.. "A nice review" according to Ross Levatter. Better than some other books in this series. Good images. Fairly up to date, though not yet taking full advantage of the latest BI-RADS revision (which wasn't out at the time of publication, but was no doubt being discussed among academic experts at the time.) Most of the images are pretty good.One of the frustra. Nerg McBerglesworth said Worth going through during your breast months. I went through this book twice. The first time, it actually taught me breast radiology and diagnostic workflow. The second time, it reinforced some critical concepts and served as a good review. It is better than the first edition of the "A Core Review" book IMO.So, to answer the question: Should I read this book
It’s an ideal way to test and deepen your knowledge of all essential topics in breast imaging.Prepare for the new Board examformat with an updated organization that provides 4-5 multiple-choice review questions for each case.Review 200 cases organized by level of difficulty, with multiple-choice questions, answers, and rationales that mimic the new format of certification and recertification exams.Stay current with the aid of updated cases covering breast MR imaging, digital breast imaging, image-guided biopsy, imaging of high-risk lesions (ADH, LCIS), high-risk patient management, invasive lobular carcinoma, complex cystic cancer, male breast cancer, mucinous carcinoma, MRI of DCIS, desmoid tumors, and much more.See examples of the latest imaging approaches, including digital mam
Finally, a few relevant references are supplied, and cross reference is also made to a comapanion comprehensive textbook of breast which serves as the source material for the case reviews"RAD, January 2013. 'The book is laid out in a pleasing style with each case presented on a single page containing relevant images illustrating the abnormality, a succinct clinical history, followed by four multiple choice questions to test your knowledge.The answers to the questions together further topic discussion are provided over the page to discourage cheating