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Radiation Therapy Oncology Group "The Radiation Therapy Oncology Group (RTOG) was initially organized in 1968 under the direction of Simon Kramer as a national cooperative group for the purpose of conducting radiation therapy research and clinical investigations in order to treat cancers, including endometrial and cervical cancer. [1]
When horizontal x-ray beams, commonly used in lateral projections, are used to image the breast, the fluid inside the cysts, such as milk of calcium, is imaged tangentially. [2] This technique often produces linear or curvilinear patterns of calcification. In some cases, a semilunar shape may appear, which is why this sign is called "teacup sign."
The Breast Imaging-Reporting and Data System (BI-RADS) is a quality assurance tool originally designed for use with mammography.The system is a collaborative effort of many health groups but is published and trademarked by the American College of Radiology (ACR).
Breast contouring may refer to: making breasts appear more prominent through makeup, see contouring; medical procedures that reshape breasts, see body contouring
Reduction mammoplasty (also breast reduction and reduction mammaplasty) is the plastic surgery procedure for reducing the size of large breasts. In a breast reduction surgery for re-establishing a functional bust that is proportionate to the patient's body, the critical corrective consideration is the tissue viability of the nipple–areola complex (NAC), to ensure the functional sensitivity ...
Breast reconstruction is the surgical process of rebuilding the shape and look of a breast, most commonly in women who have had surgery to treat breast cancer. It involves using autologous tissue, prosthetic implants, or a combination of both with the goal of reconstructing a natural-looking breast.
Digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT) [5] is Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved for use in breast cancer screening. [6] The benefit for screening has been debated, [ 7 ] but consensus is being reached that the technology is improving sensitivity compared to two-view digital mammography at the cost of a slightly reduced specificity ...
Ptosis or sagging of the female breast is a natural consequence of aging.The rate at which a woman's breasts drop and the degree of ptosis depends on many factors. The key factors influencing breast ptosis over a woman's lifetime are cigarette smoking, her number of pregnancies, higher body mass index, larger bra cup size, and significant weight change.