Imaging of Breast Cancer: State of the Art

Mammography, ultrasound, and magnetic resonance imaging are now commonly used for imaging evaluation and guidance of interventional procedures for patients with breast cancer. The state of the art may involve the use of a combination of these modalities, but the art of breast imaging lies in decision making. The use, order and combination of imaging modalities should be tailored for individual cases. In each circumstance, the focus should be on addressing clinical questions that will impact medical decision making and surgical treatment. Lernziele: The roles of the breast imaging radiologist include: screening f…