Course:
Case Studies
Sub Category:
Breast
Case Study:
Breast - Invasive Lobular Carcinoma
Case Study Description:
Audience: All healthcare professionals interested in learning about invasive lobular carcinoma of the breast.
Prerequisites: None
This learning exercise provides information regarding an infiltrating lobular carcinoma of the breast. The information is presented in a case study format. By reviewing the medical history and the test results from several diagnostic modalities the reader will be able to characterize the pathology of this type of breast carcinoma.
Learning Objectives
After the review of this case study, as well as the discussion provided in the library, the learner will be able to:
*Distinguish the etiology, prognosis, and metastatic spread of infiltrating lobular carcinoma.
*Relate the significant role of imaging in diagnosis.
*Identify the sonographic characteristics of infiltrating lobular carcinoma.
*Identify radial and antiradial scanning planes used in sonography of the breast.
*Annotate breast ultrasound.
*Relate the foundations of breast ultrasound imaging.
Author:
Mrs. Kelly Zuelke
About the author:
Kelly Zuelke began her career in diagnostic imaging in 1982 as a registered radiographer. R. T. ( R ). She went on to practice in specialty imaging modalities to include MRI and C.T. In 1989 she transitioned to Ultrasound, obtaining her RDMS with specialties in Ob/Gyn, Neurologic and Abdominal/Small Parts. She expanded her expertise in the areas of Breast Ultrasound and Fetal Echoes. Kelly devotes time to the North Central Technical College where she works with Diagnostic Medical Sonography students, teaching Ultrasound scanning techniques in Ob/Gyn. She stays current in her field by working in Ultrasound at a prominent medical facility in Central Wisconsin.
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