Maricopa Community Colleges  MRT250AC   19962-19995 
Official Course Description:   MCCCD Approval:  10/24/95  
MRT250AC     19962-19995 LEC 0.50 Credit(s) 0.50 Period(s)
Special Mammographic Procedures
Complex mammography examinations. Breast cancer and imaging characteristics. Advanced pathology, needle biopsy, needle localization, needle aspiration and ductogram procedures, including integrating imaging modalities. Prerequisites: MRT250AB or permission of instructor.
 
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
MRT250AC   19962-19995 Special Mammographic Procedures
1. Differentiate specific types of breast carcinoma. (I)
2. Define imaging characteristics of carcinomas. (II)
3. Describe the equipment, procedure, and indications for the following examination: needle biopsy, needle localization, needle aspiration, and a ductogram. (III)
4. Recognize indications for alternative imaging modalities. (IV)
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MRT250AC   19962-19995 Special Mammographic Procedures
    I. Breast carcinoma
        A. Types of breast cancers
      II. Imaging characteristics of breast cancers
          A. Radiographic appearances
          B. Cystic vs. solid characteristics
        III. Special procedures - equipment and procedure
            A. Needle biopsy
            B. Needle localization
            C. Needle aspiration
            D. Ductogram
          IV. Alternative imaging modalities
              A. Magnetic Reasonance Imaging (MRT)
              B. Computed Tomography (CT)
              C. Positron Emission Tomography (PET)
              D. Ultrasound
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