UCSF Breast Imaging and Digital Mammography 2014 (Videos)

Breast Imaging and Digital Mammography: Unleashing New Horizons in Breast Care

Introduction

The advent of digital mammography has revolutionized breast imaging, empowering clinicians with advanced tools for early breast cancer detection and diagnosis. The University of California San Francisco’s Breast Imaging and Digital Mammography Clinical Update provides a comprehensive platform for healthcare professionals to delve into the latest advancements and best practices in this field.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this program, participants will be equipped with the knowledge and skills to:

• Utilize the Breast Imaging Reporting and Data System (BI-RADS) categories for accurate diagnosis.
• Master the techniques for performing and interpreting mammography, breast ultrasound (US), and breast magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).
• Navigate the medicolegal implications of breast imaging and resolve potential issues.
• Implement digital mammography effectively within their breast imaging practice.

Key Topics

Digital Mammography

• Digital Mammography: Fundamentals and Applications
• Digital Breast Tomosynthesis: Enhanced 3D Imaging for Early Detection
• Experience and Lessons post-Digital Mammography Implementation Studies (DMIST)

Informatics in Breast Imaging

• National Mammography Database: Optimizing Accuracy and Quality
• Breast Cancer Surveillance Consortium: Tracking Outcomes and Trends
• Computer-aided Detection (CAD): Augmenting Radiologist Interpretation
• Decision Support Systems: Empowering Informed Decisions
• Risk Prediction Models: Identifying High-Risk Individuals

Case Studies and Problem Solving

• Digital Mammography Cases: Systematic Approach to Interpretation
• DM Cases: Challenges and Pitfalls in Diagnosis
• Optimizing Workflow in the Digital Era
• Emerging Techniques in Digital Mammography

Quality Control and Outcomes

• Breast Imaging Audits and Quality Outcome Measures
• Controversies in Screening Mammography
• Harmonizing BI-RADS Use in Breast Ultrasound

Breast MRI

• Breast MRI Case Review: Pearls and Pitfalls
• MRI Optimization Techniques for Optimal Imaging
• Breast MR Biopsy Tips and Tricks
• MRI Indications and BI-RADS Interpretation
• Multimodality Case Review: Integrating Findings from Different Imaging Modalities

Other Topics

• The New BI-RADS Update: Enhancing Diagnostic Accuracy
• Breast Density: Its Significance in Risk Assessment
• Mammographic Interpretation at the Digital Workstation
• The Radiologist’s Role as Expert Witness
• Stereotactic Breast Biopsy: A Precise Diagnostic Tool

Intended Audience

This program is tailored for practicing neurosurgeons, neurosurgical residents and fellows, medical students, and other healthcare professionals seeking to enhance their knowledge and skills in breast imaging.