Abstract
Three imaging modalities - mammography, ultrasound and MRI - are used for evaluation of the breast in both the preventive and diagnostic setting. Each of these modalities is based on a different principle and carries both benefits and limitations.
This chapter presents an overview of each method, describes the acquisition process and how to evaluate the images and discusses possible pitfalls and challenges. Typical findings of benign and malignant lesions for each modality are provided.
Special attention is paid to a multimodality approach, practical considerations and preoperative use of the modalities; hints are given for clinical practice. A summary of the breast imaging reporting system (BI-RADS(R)) and an overview of interventional procedures are also included.