Under the auspices of RAES & CCOPS| Accredited by the Romanian College of Physicians with 12 CME credits

This hands-on workshop is addressed to resident physicians and specialists in General Surgery, Gynecology, and Imaging, with a professional interest in the diagnosis and management of breast diseases.

Throughout the 2-day training, participants will:
- Learn about standard investigations recommended for the diagnosis and staging of breast lesions.
- Understand the specific imaging appearances (ultrasound, mammography, MRI) of common breast diseases.
- Study ultrasound, mammographic, and MRI semiology, including imaging anatomy of the breast and axilla.
- Recognize the indications and limitations of each imaging method in diagnosing breast lesions.
- Identify particular imaging features of malignant and benign breast tumors.
- Understand how imaging findings complement diagnosis and staging of breast cancer.
- Learn protocols for performing imaging investigations.
- Perform ultrasound-guided biopsy punctures of breast lesions.
- Apply imaging techniques for preoperative localization of non-palpable lesions, including clip and harpoon placement.

The program combines:
- Theoretical lectures on oncologic breast imaging
- Video presentations and expert-led case discussions
- Extensive hands-on sessions for ultrasound lesion identification, ultrasound-guided biopsy using automatic or semi-automatic devices, and clip or wire placement on models
- An interactive case presentation module, allowing participants to apply acquired knowledge in diagnostic reasoning and therapeutic decision-making

By the end of the workshop, participants will:
- Consolidate their understanding of multimodal breast imaging for accurate diagnosis and staging.
- Develop practical competence in ultrasound-guided biopsy and localization techniques.
- Gain the ability to integrate imaging findings effectively into clinical and surgical management decisions.