MCCCD Program Description

Ultrasound Breast Imaging

Course: DMS235

First Term: 2010 Fall

Lecture 1 Credit(s) 1 Period(s) 1 Load
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: S

Description: Ultrasound imaging of the breast. Includes terminology, technique, physics and instrumentation. Breast anatomy, physical examination and procedure findings. Pathology and correlation with other imaging modalities.

MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Describe the terminology relating to breast ultrasound physics. (I, II) 2. Describe the anatomy and physical exam of the breast. (III, IV) 3. Describe invasive procedures related to breast examination. (V, VIII) 4. Discuss the benign and malignant lesions seen in breast imaging. (VI, VII) 5. Describe correlative imaging of the breast. (VIII)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.

MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. Terminology A. Instrumentation B. Sonomammography C. Artifacts II. Ultrasound Physics and Instrumentation A. Propagation of sound B. Echo characteristics C. Equipment controls and set up D. Transducers E. Doppler and color F. Scanning artifacts G. Annotation of images H. Scan planes I. Digital Imaging III. Normal Anatomy A. Fibrous planes B. Ducts C. Skin D. Mammary zones E. Fascial planes F. Muscles and ribs G. Lymphatics H. Changes 1. Age 2. Pregnancy 3. Surgery 4. Implants 5. Disease IV. Physical Exam A. Correlation with Mammographic Findings B. Palpation C. Annotation V. Invasive Procedures A. Set up B. Localization C. Biopsy Fine/core D. Mammotomy E. Abbi F. Aspiration VI. Benign Lesions A. Cysts B. Fibrocystic C. Papilloma D. Lipoma E. Hamartoma F. Inflammation/infection G. Trauma H. Gynecomastia VII. Malignant Lesions A. Invasive B. Phylloides C. Lymphoma D. Metastasis E. DCIS/LCIS VIII. Correlative Imaging A. Nuclear Medicine B. Mammography C. Magnetic Resonance D. Sentinel Node Procedures E. Simulation Exams F. Digital Imaging G. Ductography H. New Trends

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: 12/8/2009

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