Breast imaging

Breast imaging

Breast imaging is a subspecialty of radiology that involves the use of imaging technology to diagnose and treat breast diseases, including breast cancer.

Pronunciation

Breast imaging: /ˈbrɛst ˈɪmɪdʒɪŋ/

Etymology

The term "breast imaging" is derived from the English words "breast," referring to the upper ventral region of the torso of a primate, and "imaging," which refers to the use of technology to produce images of the body.

Related Terms

• Mammography: A specific type of imaging that uses a low-dose x-ray system to examine breasts. It is used to aid in the early detection and diagnosis of breast diseases in women.
• Ultrasound: This imaging method uses high-frequency sound waves to produce images of structures within the body. It can be used to examine the breasts for any abnormalities.
• Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI): This is a noninvasive medical test that physicians use to diagnose medical conditions. It uses a powerful magnetic field, radio frequency pulses and a computer to produce detailed pictures of organs, soft tissues, bone and virtually all other internal body structures.
• Biopsy: This is a procedure that involves the removal of cells or tissues for examination under a microscope. When a lump in the breast is detected, a biopsy may be performed to determine whether it is benign (non-cancerous) or malignant (cancerous).
• Radiologist: A physician who specializes in diagnosing and treating diseases and injuries using medical imaging techniques such as x-rays, computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), nuclear medicine, positron emission tomography (PET) and ultrasound.

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Breast imaging
• Wikipedia's article - Breast imaging

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