Breast ultrasound is performed due to the high incidence rate of breast cancer amongst women globally. Ultrasound is typically used as an adjunct to mammographic imaging, which remains the gold standard for breast cancer diagnosis. The main indications for breast ultrasound include palpable breast mass, dense fibroglandular breast tissue, and pregnant/lactating women. This activity reviews the methodology and assessment of breast ultrasound, emphasizing the interprofessional team’s collaborative efforts in evaluating and recommending this procedure.Clinicians engaging in this activity can expect to learn the latest advancements in breast ultrasound and enhance their practical skills. This heightened proficiency is crucial in addressing the limitations posed by dense breast parenchyma on mammography. Participants will navigate the lexicon of breast sonography, unraveling multiple descriptions of findings’ features and refining their ability to make assessments based on the most concerning characteristics. With the latest knowledge and practical skills, clinicians will ensure a comprehensive approach to breast ultrasound that directly translates into improved patient outcomes.
- Provider:StatPearls, LLC
- Activity Link: https://www.statpearls.com/ArticleLibrary/viewarticle/37168
- Start Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- End Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- Credit Details: AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™️: 1.0 hours
Nursing: 1.0 hours
Pharmacy: 1.0 hours - MOC Credit Details: ABS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Accredited CME (ABS)
ABPATH - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning (ABPATH)
ABIM - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Medical Knowledge (ABIM)
ABS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Self-Assessment (ABS)
ABP - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning and Self-Assessment (ABP) - Commercial Support: No
- Activity Type: Enduring Material
- CME Finder Type: Online Learning
- Fee to Participate: Variable
- Measured Outcome: Learner Knowledge, Learner/Team Competence
- Provider Ship: Directly Provided
- Registration: Open to all
- Specialty: Adolescent Medicine, All Practice Areas (e.g. ethics), Complex General Surgical Oncology, General Surgery, Internal Medicine, Medical Oncology