Breast Cancer Screening

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Abstract

Screening for early diagnosis of breast cancer is commonly practiced in developed countries, with the aim of early diagnosis leading to increasing cure rates. In this chapter we discuss the background, the various imaging modalities and findings, the clinical trials that laid the scientific basis for breast cancer screening, and the current recommendations for both high-risk and regular-risk women. Common findings on routine imaging studies are presented..

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationBland and Copeland's The Breast
Subtitle of host publicationComprehensive Management of Benign and Malignant Diseases
PublisherElsevier
Pages167,183.e1-183,183.e2
ISBN (Electronic)9780323833653
ISBN (Print)9780323833660
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Jan 2023

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Keywords

  • breast cancer screening
  • breast imaging
  • early diagnosis
  • mammography

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