Maricopa Community Colleges  DMI235   20032-20085 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 12/10/02
DMI235 20032-20085 LEC 1 Credit(s) 1 Period(s)
Ultrasound Breast Imaging
Ultrasound imaging of the breast. Includes terminology, technique, physics and instrumentation. Breast anatomy, physical examination and procedure findings. Pathology and correlation with other imaging modalities.
Prerequisites: Admission to Diagnostic Medical Ultrasound program or health care professional.
Cross-References: ICE235
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
DMI235   20032-20085 Ultrasound Breast Imaging
1. Describe the terminology relating to breast ultrasound physics. (I, II)
2. Describe the anatomy and physical exam of the breast. (III, IV)
3. Describe invasive procedures related to breast examination. (V, VIII)
4. Discuss the benign and malignant lesions seen in breast imaging. (VI, VII)
5. Describe correlative imaging of the breast. (VIII)
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DMI235   20032-20085 Ultrasound Breast Imaging
    I. Terminology
        A. Instrumentation
        B. Sonomammography
        C. Artifacts
      II. Ultrasound Physics and Instrumentation
          A. Propagation of sound
          B. Echo characteristics
          C. Equipment controls and set up
          D. Transducers
          E. Doppler and color
          F. Scanning artifacts
          G. Annotation of images
          H. Scan planes
          I. Digital Imaging
        III. Normal Anatomy
            A. Fibrous planes
            B. Ducts
            C. Skin
            D. Mammary zones
            E. Fascial planes
            F. Muscles and ribs
            G. Lymphatics
            H. Changes
              1. Age
              2. Pregnancy
              3. Surgery
              4. Implants
              5. Disease
          IV. Physical Exam
              A. Correlation with Mammographic Findings
              B. Palpation
              C. Annotation
            V. Invasive Procedures
                A. Set up
                B. Localization
                C. Biopsy Fine/core
                D. Mammotomy
                E. Abbi
                F. Aspiration
              VI. Benign Lesions
                  A. Cysts
                  B. Fibrocystic
                  C. Papilloma
                  D. Lipoma
                  E. Hamartoma
                  F. Inflammation/infection
                  G. Trauma
                  H. Gynecomastia
                VII. Malignant Lesions
                    A. Invasive
                    B. Phylloides
                    C. Lymphoma
                    D. Metastasis
                    E. DCIS/LCIS
                  VIII. Correlative Imaging
                      A. Nuclear Medicine
                      B. Mammography
                      C. Magnetic Resonance
                      D. Sentinel Node Procedures
                      E. Simulation Exams
                      F. Digital Imaging
                      G. Ductography
                      H. New Trends
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