Course:
Case Studies
Sub Category:
Breast
Case Study:
Mucinous Carcinoma
Case Study Description:
Audience: All practitioners of ultrasound or anyone interested in learning about mucinous carcinoma.
Prerequisites: None
This case study presents information regarding a mucinous carcinoma. By reviewing the presented medical history, lab results, and test results of several diagnostic-imaging modalities, the learner will examine the characteristics of this pathology.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this case study you will be able to:
*Determine the types of mucinous carcinoma.
*Identify the sonographic appearance of mucinous carcinoma.
*Differentiate masses through their compressibility.
*Recognize complementary imaging modalities, etiology, and follow-up for mucinous carcinoma.
Author:
Philips Healthcare
About the author:
Philips Healthcare is a global leader in diagnostic imaging systems, healthcare information technology solutions, and patient monitoring and cardiac devices. Philips also provides customer services such as financing, consultancy, maintenance and repair.
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