Course:
Case Studies
Sub Category:
Breast
Case Study:
Ductal Carcinoma In Situ (DCIS)
Case Study Description:
Audience: All practitioners of ultrasound or anyone interested in learning about ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS)
Prerequisites: None
From this case study, the learner will distinguish the ultrasound findings associated with the pathology of ductal carcinoma in situ - DCIS. These findings will be correlated with other imaging modalities such as; magnetic resonance imaging, computerized tomography, nuclear medicine (PET) imaging and the gold standard for breast imaging and screening; mammography.
Learning Objectives
After the review of this information, as well as the discussion provided in the library, the learner will be able to:
*Summarize definitions and classifications related to ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS).
*List the typical ultrasound findings of DCIS.
*Recognize the mammographic appearance of calcifications associated with DCIS.
*Describe the current treatment options and management of DCIS.
*Suggest situations in which other modalities, such as breast ultrasound can better depict DCIS.
*Describe radial and antiradial breast planes.
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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