Description:
The mammographic, ultrasound, MRI, and histologic images of a wide range of breast diseases will be explained using the latest presentation technology tools in a multiple-screen presentation format.
Didactic correlation between the clinical picture, mammograms, galactogram, and thick section / 3D histology is an approach which can be readily understood and applied in practice.
Illustration of the entire spectrum of breast pathology as it presents on the mammogram/3D US and MRI using comparisons with unique large histology sections (10 x 8 cm) and subgross / 3D pathology.
The subgross thick-section histologic images graphically illustrate the normal breast structure and its alterations with disease. This type of presentation will help the attendees understand the underlying pathophysiology, explaining the mammographic and ultrasound appearance of the alterations.
Breast ultrasound lectures by A. Thomas Stavros, M.D., F.A.C.R
Breast MRI lectures by Steven E. Harms, M.D., F.A.C.R. and Christophe Frouge, M.D., Ph.D.
Reading sessions: normal mammograms mixed with early breast cancer cases displayed on motorized multiviewers and on digital viewing stations. Im¬mediate feedback following reading.
For Radiology Technologist – Hands-on positioning workshop with live models.
Instructors: Joan Berry, R.T. and Sandy Reynaga, R.T.
Brief overview of course content and methodology with a few image examples:
- Unique thick-section histologic images graphically illustrate (click here) the normal breast structure and its alterations with disease. This type of presentation will help the attendees understand the underlying pathophysiology, explaining the mammographic and ultrasound appearance of the alterations.
- Didactic correlation between the clinical picture, mammograms, galactogram, and thick section / 3D histology is an approach which can be readily understood and applied in practice. Example:
- Illustration of the entire spectrum of breast pathology using:
- large histology sections (10 x 8 cm)
- thick section / 3D pathology
- the corresponding mammography images
- Breast ultrasound lectures by A.Thomas Stavros, M.D., F.A.C.R.
Radiology Imaging Associates
Assistant Clinical Professor- University of Colorado
School of Medicine
Denver, Colorado
- Breast MRI lectures by Steven E. Harms, M.D., F.A.C.R.
Clinical Professor of Radiology
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Little Rock, AR
Radiologist, The Breast Center of Northwest
Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR
- Film reading session:
normal mammograms mixed with early breast cancer cases displayed on motorized multiviewers. Immediate feedback following reading.
Example from the "test yourself" cases:
- Hands-on positioning workshop with live models for technicians only.
Instructors: Joan Berry, R.T. and
Sandy Reynaga, R.T.
- Interactive lecture by radiologist and surgeon regarding the diagnosis and treatment of DCIS subtypes and invasive breast cancers.
Faculty:
László Tabár, M.D., F.A.C.R. (Hon)
Professor, Course Director
University of Uppsala School of Medicine, Sweden
Medical Director, Dept. of Mammography
Falun Central Hospital, Falun, Sweden
A.Thomas Stavros, M.D., F.A.C.R.
Radiology Imaging Associates
Assistant Clinical Professor- University of Colorado
School of Medicine
Denver, Colorado
Steven E. Harms, M.D., F.A.C.R.
Clinical Professor of Radiology
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Little Rock, AR
Radiologist, The Breast Center of Northwest
Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR
Christophe P. Frouge , M.D., PhD
Valley Radiologists Partner and Board Certified
Directory of Mammography Services
Glendale, AZ
Program Objectives:
Having participated in this course, the physician should:
• Be familiar with the varying appearance of a normal mammogram and how to avoid unnecessary callback.
• Understand the subgroups of in situ and invasive breast cancer.
• Have competence in the differential diagnosis of breast diseases.
• Be able to guide the diagnostic workup using mammog¬raphy, ultrasound and perform needle biopsy.
• Be able to analyze the mammographic and ultrasound image and determine which adjunctive methods will be most appropriate for each of the subgroups of breast diseases.
• Appreciate the importance of weekly tumor board meet¬ings and cooperation among radiologists, surgeons and pathologists.
• Understand the value and relationship of the main prognostic factors in order to predict the outcome of the disease.
• The technologists having attended the course should be proficient in mammographic technique and understand the rationale of mammographic workup in order to be a valuable member of the diagnostic team. This course is particularly recommended for technologists already familiar with mammography.
Multimodality Detection and Diagnosis / Mammographic differential diagnosis in depth:
• How to find breast cancer in early stages
• How to differentiate normal from abnormal tissue
• How to increase sensitivity and specifi city
• Differential diagnosis in depth of the fi ndings
• Adjunctive diagnostic tools, interventional methods
Topics Covered:
- Normal breast - mammographic appearance; variations, impact of HRT.
- In Situ Cancer and its subtypes - a special challenge.
- The many histologic subgroups of invasive breast cancer and their varying
mammographic appearance.
- Description of the natural history of breast cancer subtypes.
- Mammographic differential diagnosis in depth :
- calcifications
- stellate lesions
- circular / oval shaped lesions
- lymphedema of the breast
- Mammographic-pathologic correlation with long term follow up data from a mammography screening trial.
- Therapeutic implications: How can good, correlative mammography and
pathology assist the surgeon in decision making?
- Description of the sentinel node technique .
- New insights into the natural history of breast cancer. Who should be
screened and how often?
DCIS and nonpalpable invasive breast cancer:
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diagnostic criteria and new classifications
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thorough mammographic/histologic correlation of breast cancer subtypes
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tips for finding breast cancer at its earliest detectable stages
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interventional diagnostic procedures: indications and contraindications for many new needle biopsy options and/or surgical biopsy
New therapeutic options in early stage breast cancer: smaller cancer - lesser treatment?
Axillary dissection: re-evaluation of its role. Sentinel node technique.
- The role of local and systemic treatment in the management of mammographically detected breast cancer.
- Description of indications and contraindications of interventional
diagnostic procedures while solving diagnostically challenging cases.
Testimonials by previous attendees:
“A truly wonderful experience! This was my first opportunity to attend a Tabar Conference and I hope it will not be my last!
The syllabus will be a wonderful resource to refer to in the future and to share with my colleagues.
Dr. Tabar has amazing audiovisuals and cases studies to present – keep things very interesting.”
I am an interventional radiologist to interpret mammograms after a five year break after residency. This course will help me tremendously. Not only the content was superb and comprehensive, but also found the course extremely inspiring. I am excited about detecting early breast cancer. This was the most valuable CME meeting I have ever attended.”
“Outstanding!! Thanks so much.”
“This is my 7th course with you. You inspired me to do mammography since my first course in the late 90s. Your interest and research has been excellent throughout these years, Many thanks for wonderful courses.”
“This is an amazing course – I feel like I gained many practical tools, increasing my capabilities as a mammographer. I cannot wait to go to work Monday!”
“I think everyone who is involved in the diagnosis and therapy for breast malignancies should take this course.”
Superb intellectual clarity. Motivating. A polished presentation.”
“Dr. Tabar lectures like a teacher. At most breast conferences the lecturers are busy telling the general radiologist that he/she is totally unqualified to read mammograms. I never leave these conferences enthusiastic. Not so with this course! Thanks. The handout is so more like a textbook. It’s the best I have ever received. Great audiovisuals, also the best I have seen.”
“Excellent course!! PowerPoint presentations and animation videos about histology were extremely effective. MRI lectures were very appropriate and up to date.”
“Excellent course. Highly recommended, applies to my practice of mammography. Do not change to a more condensed course or time (4 days is very good!). Thank you all!”
“Wonderful course, very informative! Great tools to take home.”
“Excellent course – I would encourage other mammographers to attend.”
“Dr. Tabar is incredible – I am grateful to him for teaching me so much. I admire his passion for his work and for saving lives! Best syllabus I have seen.”
“Overall an excellent course. Dr. Tabar continues to be a leader in the field of screening mammography. His slides are among the best in the world – a valuable resource! This is my 3rd Tabar course and I learn a lot from each course.”
“The extra 90 cases on the multiviewer were very educational. Thank you for the tremendous amount of time and effort you put into giving this course. This is by far the best, most helpful course I have ever been to in my career. I will definitely enroll in your future meetings.”
“Dr. Tabar is an exceptional teacher and speaker, going through voluminous material with great ease. Thoroughly informative and enjoyable.”
“I am very sorry to hear that the screening course will no longer be held. Excellent course! Superb radiologic-pathologic correlations…the basis for all radiologic interpretation!“
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