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A comparison of three radiological techniques versus traditional pathological assessment of excised breast lesions

Expiry Date
: 01/10/2027
CPD Units
: 3.00 Points
Rating
: 2.6/4

This article compares various radiological techniques with each other and traditional pathological assessment in excised breast tissue, using margin status as an indicator of success

Keywords: Tomosynthesis, mammography, breast cancer

Reading material:

Educational Objectives

Educational Aim:

The aim of this article is to compare the margin status of full-field digital mammography, digital breast tomosynthesis, and a digital specimen radiography system with that of traditional pathological assessment.


Educational Outcomes:
Upon completion of this module practitioners should have a clear understanding of:

  1. The diagnostic performance of tomosynthesis, digital mammography and a digital specimen radiography system
  2. How these different radiological techniques compare with pathological assessment
  3. The pros and cons of each method discussed


Instructions for this Module

  • Read the supplied reading material and complete the quiz that follows;
  • You have three attempts to pass the quiz;
  • The pass grade is 70%;
  • You need to pass the quiz to claim your CPD certificate;
  • Please click on the CPD certificate link below to claim your CPD certificate and to update your CPD Manager.

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