Understand the differences in pre-test probabilities and guidelines for interpretation between diagnostic, supplemental screening, and MRI-directed indications for breast ultrasound
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Select the most appropriate ultrasound equipment, machine settings, and scan techniques for better diagnostic evaluations
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Identify and characterize areas of clinical, mammographic, screening ultrasound, or MRI concern using ultrasound, and to understand the anatomic and histopathologic basis for ultrasound appearances
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Identify sonographic findings that are suspicious for malignancy
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Classify most breast cysts that are not simple as benign
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Understand the role of ultrasound in diagnosis and guiding biopsy in patients presenting with nipple discharge
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Recognize the range of normal appearances for breast implants and the range of abnormal appearances of implants
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Enhance ultrasound-guided breast biopsy and interventional skills
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Utilize the new ductal versus lobular classification system of breast malignancies for better diagnosis, staging, and use as biomarkers
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Understand the appropriate role for supplemental bilateral whole breast ultrasound as well as other ancillary imaging modalities in women with negative but dense mammograms
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Understand the appropriate role for supplemental bilateral whole breast ultrasound as well as other ancillary imaging modalities in women with negative but dense mammograms
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Improve detection and correct classification of small invasive breast cancers while minimizing false positive ultrasound examinations
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Learn how to overcome the headwinds in establishing a supplemental whole breast ultrasound program in women with dense breast
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Become familiar with a new functional imaging platform called Opto-acoustic Imaging.
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Understand the benefits of integrating this new technology into breast ultrasound, so that radiologist can significantly increase specificity when analyzing a mass, and potentially obviate the need for many breast biopsies.
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