MR IMAGING OF THE BREAST - CURRENT STATUS AND FUTURE POTENTIAL

Authors
HARMS SE FLAMIG DP EVANS WP HARRIES SA BOWN S
Citation
Se. Harms et al., MR IMAGING OF THE BREAST - CURRENT STATUS AND FUTURE POTENTIAL, American journal of roentgenology, 163(5), 1994, pp. 1039-1047
Citations number
66
Categorie Soggetti
Radiology,Nuclear Medicine & Medical Imaging
Journal title
American journal of roentgenology → ACNP
ISSN journal
0361803X
Volume
163
Issue
5
Year of publication
1994
Pages
1039 - 1047
Database
ISI
SICI code
0361-803X(1994)163:5<1039:MIOTB->2.0.ZU;2-C
Abstract
Current and potential roles for MR imaging in the management of breast disorders are reviewed along with the specific technical requirements for each application. Major topics include (1) evaluating breasts bef ore biopsy to reduce the number of surgical biopsies for benign lesion s, (2) staging of breast carcinoma in breast conservation candidates, (3) evaluating breasts with inconclusive conventional imaging, (4) coo rdination of minimally invasive surgery, and (5) evaluating silicone i mplant integrity.