Course:
Case Studies
Sub Category:
Breast
Case Study:
Genetic Breast Carcinoma - Revised
Case Study Description:
Audience: All practitioners of ultrasound or anyone interested in learning about genetic breast carcinoma.
Prerequisites: None
This case study on genetic breast carcinoma will illustrate the unique information that each imaging modality, clinical exam, or test provides to reach a diagnostic conclusion. In addition, the library section contains further information regarding pathology and a more in depth description of procedures and material used for these procedures. This case study will define the role of mammography and ultrasound in the assessment of breast carcinoma, describe typical mammographic and ultrasound findings of breast carcinoma, contrast BRCA1 and BRCA2 gene mutations and investigate strategies of management for women at high genetic risk for 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:
*Define the role of mammography and ultrasound in the assessment of breast carcinoma.
*Describe typical mammographic and ultrasound findings of breast carcinoma.
*Contrast BRCA1 and BRCA2 gene mutations.
*Identify descriptions used in breast ultrasound.
*Investigate strategies of management for women at high genetic risk for breast carcinoma.
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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