Sonographic Evaluation of Benign and Malignant Breast Masses
Course Overview
This course covers the sonographic evaluation of benign and malignant breast masses, focusing on differentiating simple cysts, complex masses, and solid tumors. Gain insights into the ultrasound features of common benign conditions like simple cysts, fibroadenomas, and lipomas, as well as how to recognize suspicious characteristics that could indicate malignancy, including irregular margins, posterior acoustic shadowing, and microcalcifications. The course also discusses advanced topics such as complex masses, intraductal tumors, and lymph node assessments, providing a thorough understanding of how ultrasound is used to guide diagnosis, biopsy decisions, and treatment planning for breast cancer.
Course Objectives
After completing this activity, the participant will:
to describe role of breast ultrasound
to describe the variable appearance of benign and malignant lesions on ultrasound
Target Audience
Physicians, sonographers, and others who perform and/or interpret ultrasound.
Credit Information
Credit Type
* AMA PRA Category 1™
Number of Credits
1
* AMA PRA Category 1 ™ credits are used by physicians and other groups like PAs and certain nurses. Category 1 credits are accepted by the ARDMS, CCI, ACCME, and Sonography Canada.
Faculty
Regina J. Hooley, MD
Assistant Professor of Diagnostic Radiology
Yale School of Medicine
New Haven, CT
Disclosure
In compliance with the Essentials and Standards of the ACCME, the author of this CME tutorial is required to disclose any significant financial or other relationships they may have with commercial interests. Dr. Regina Hooley discloses no such relationships exist. No one at IAME who had control over the planning or content of this activity has relationships with commercial interests.
In compliance with the Essentials and Standards of the ACCME, the author of this CME tutorial is required to disclose any significant financial or other relationships they may have with commercial interests.
IAME has assessed conflict of interest with its faculty, authors, editors, and any individuals who were in a position to control the content of this CME activity. Any identified relevant conflicts of interest have been mitigated. IAME's planners, content reviewers, and editorial staff disclose no relationships with ineligible entities.
Estimated Time for Completion
1 hour
Date of Release
October 15th, 2012
Date of Most Recent Review
December 9th, 2024
Expiration Date
December 8th, 2027
Accreditation
The Institute for Advanced Medical Education is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The Institute for Advanced Medical Education designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Sonographers: These credits are accepted by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS), Sonography Canada, Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI), and most other organizations.
For information on the applicability and acceptance of continuing education credit for this activity, please consult your professional licensing board or other credentialing organization.
