Appleton and Lange's Review for Mammography
Published on 1. June 2002
Book
Paperback/Softback
300 pages
978-0-07-121219-9 (ISBN)
Description
This is the most comprehensive prep available for the mammography examination based on the newest ARRT guidelines. It combines both content review and questions and answers. It includes two simulated registry exams. It provides detailed explanation of every answer. It is the only complete, one-stop review available for the ARRT mammography examination. No other review manual offers both content review and review questions. It follows the content category guidelines specified by the American Registry of Radiologist Technologists. Reinforce knowledge, confidence, and skills. Learn more in less time."Appleton & Lange Review of Mammography" is the most complete, efficient, and trusted tutor you can find for the ARRT exam. Two simulated registry exams ensures the real test is not your first test. It features registry-styled questions with answers and explanations at the end of each chapter. All answers are fully-explained and cross-referenced to the appropriate text section. It is divided into five content categories: instrumentation and quality assurance, anatomy, physiology and pathology of the breast, mammographic technique, and positioning and image evaluation.
Line diagrams explain positioning terminology consistent with the "American College of Radiology and Mammography Quality Control Manual". Radiographs illustrate pathology, film comparisons, normal circumscribed lesions, and normal breast calcification.
Line diagrams explain positioning terminology consistent with the "American College of Radiology and Mammography Quality Control Manual". Radiographs illustrate pathology, film comparisons, normal circumscribed lesions, and normal breast calcification.
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Edition
International student ed
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Publishing group
McGraw-Hill Education - Europe
Illustrations
80 illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 274 mm
Width: 215 mm
Thickness: 8 mm
Weight
388 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-07-121219-9 (9780071212199)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
Olive Peart, Stamford Hospital Program in Radiography, Stamford, CT
Content
Chapter 1: Patient Education and Assessment - Glossary of terms - Breast Cancer: brief analysis of breast cancer risk, signs and symptoms of the disease, benign versus malignant conditions, and diagnostic and treatment options. - Self-Assessment Questions - Answers with explanations Chapter 2: Instrumentation and Quality Assurance - Glossary of terms - Dedicated Mammography Imaging: description and characteristic of the mammographic unit, screen-film combination, processing conditions with emphasis on the American College of Radiology Quality Control Testing and procedures. - Self-Assessment Questions - Answers with explanations Chapter 3: Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology of the Breast - Glossary of terms - The Breast: breast anatomy including localization terminology, surface and deep anatomy, benign and malignant breast conditions and benign and malignant mammographic lesions. - Self-Assessment Questions - Answers with explanation Chapter 4: Mammographic Technique - Glossary of terms - Breast Imaging: a brief description of the various breast-imaging modalities, breast interventional techniques including stereo-needle localization, and specimen radiography. Routine mammography with the importance and reason for breast compression and the importance of proper selection of technical factors. - Self-Assessment Questions - Answers with explanation Chapter 5: Positioning and Image Evaluation - Glossary of terms - Description of standard and additional projections in routine mammography. Modification of technique necessary to image hard to reach areas, the stretcher or the wheelchair patient. Special situations including imaging of breast implants, post surgical breast or irradiated breast. - Self-Assessment Questions Answers with explanation Index