HOW TO READ MAMMOGRAM

About this Course

  • 17 students enrolled
  • 3 instructors

Course Description

This course is designed by us, Dr Shamsiah Abdul Hamid, Dr Marlina Tanty Ramli and Dr Alan Basil Peter to introduce participants to the basics of mammogram, indications, positioning, normal mammographic anatomy of the breast, the basics of how to read and recognize findings in a mammogram. Participants will also learn how to conclude the mammographic findings using the Breast Imaging Reporting And Data System (BIRADS). Any questions about the course material, you may email to : Dr Shamsiah : [email protected] . Dr Marlina : [email protected] . Dr Alan : [email protected]

Course Learning Outcomes

1 ) Able to conclude the mammographic findings using BIRADS
2 ) Recognize mammographic characteristics of pathologies in the breast
3 ) Introduction to mammography, indication and positioning.
4 ) Recognize mammographic characteristics of normal breast

Course Details

STATUS : Open
DURATION : FLEXIBLE
EFFORT : 0.5 hr/week
MODE : 100% Online
COURSE LEVEL : Beginner
LANGUAGE : English
CLUSTER : Science & Technology ( ST )

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 Syllabus

1. WHAT IS MAMMOGRAPHY
2. GUIDELINES FOR MAMMOGRAPHY
3. ALGORITHM FOR MANAGEMENT FOR BREAST LUMPS

1. STANDARD VIEWS: CC AND MLO
2. OPTIMUM CC A
3. OPTIMUM MLO VIEW

1. Standardised approach using ACR BIRADS lexicon
2. Mammographic grading system for breast density
3. How to describe masses
4. The different types of calcification
5. Architectural distortion and asymmetries
6. Intramammary lymph nodes, skin lesions, focal dilated ducts and associated features
7. Localization of lesion and BIRADS final assessment category

Our Instructor

DR. SHAMSIAH BINTI ABDUL HAMID

 Course Instructor
UiTM Kampus Hospital Sg. Buloh

DR. ALAN BASIL PETER

 Course Instructor
UiTM Kampus Hospital Sg. Buloh

PROFESOR MADYA DR MARLINA TANTY BINTI RAMLI HAMID

 Course Instructor
UiTM Kampus Hospital Sg. Buloh

 Frequently Asked Questions

A1 : This MOOCS is most suitable for Surgical and Radiology Trainee.
It will also be useful and informative for Medical Officer

A2 : Any questions about the course material, you may email to :

Dr Shamsiah : [email protected]
Dr Marlina : [email protected]
Dr Alan : [email protected]