What Radiology Residents Need to Know: Breast Imaging

This book is an introduction to breast imaging, specifically designed for the needs of first through third year residents. While rotating through breast imaging, radiology residents are asked to learn significant amounts of information at a fast and unrelenting pace. However, most current books are densely written and contain far more material than residents need to know. Moreover, the number, variety and quality of images is often limited.

What Radiology Residents Need to Know: Breast Imaging answers these needs by presenting the important information in bullet fashion, divided into convenient sub-units, such as “clinical information,” “imaging findings” and “management.” This book covers such topics as breast cancer, benign breast disease, image-guided interventions, pregnant and lactating patients, transgender patients, and male breast disease. In addition, it contains tips on approaching and interpreting mammography, breast ultrasound, and breast MRI studies based on decades of practical experience and teaching residents at the work station as well as a list of common differentials.

With liberal use of illustrations in the text and an online bank of many more high-quality images, this book gives readers a comprehensive library of breast imaging scans and serves as an ideal guide for radiology residents.

Dr. Priscilla J. Slanetz is Professor of Radiology at Boston University School of Medicine and Vice Chair of Academic Affairs in the Department of Radiology at Boston University Medical Center.  As a practicing breast imager and educator for over 25 years, she brings extensive experience clinically and educationally.  With over 260 published manuscripts, she has also held multiple clinical and educational leadership positions. 

Dr. Vandana Dialani is a distinguished breast radiologist with extensive experience in clinical practice, education, and research. As Chief of Breast Imaging at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Co-Director of the Breast Center, Assistant Professor at Harvard Medical School, and a fellow of the Society of Breast Imaging, her expertise is globally recognized through invited lectures and presentations. A respected leader and mentor, she has trained numerous residents and fellows, conducted hands-on sessions for image-guided biopsies and new technologies in breast cancer detection. Dr. Dialani has published over 60 peer-reviewed papers addressing issues such as imaging predictors of cancer recurrence and management guidelines for breast abnormalities. Her patient education work has improved breast cancer screening and significantly reduced anxiety associated with image-guided biopsies. Dr. Dialani is passionate about reducing burnout among breast radiologists and focuses on creating a supportive and collaborative work environment.