Breast imaging

Abstract

In this chapter, the current status of breast imaging for both screening and diagnosis is reviewed. Mammography remains the standard for screening; however, moderate evidence supports the use of ultrasound (US) or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) for supplemental screening of certain subgroups of women. Evaluation of a lump is highly accurate when both mammography and US are used. For the patient with nipple discharge, US appears to be an acceptable, noninvasive alternative to ductography. © 2006 Springer Science+Business Media, Inc.