T HE MAMMOGRAM remains the only test that has been proven to reduce mortality of breast
cancer. Nevertheless, mammography is limited in breasts that are difficult to image, such as …

Mammography is the only imaging study that has been proven in multiple large randomized
trials to decrease breast cancer mortality. Mammography, however, has its limitations and …

Early breast magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) studies conducted in the early to mid-1980s
attempted to distinguish malignant breast lesions from benign lesions and normal breast …

Contrast-enhanced MRI of the breast is probably the most sensitive method to detect breast
pathology. It is best used to improve the sensitivity of mammography and sonography in …

Contrast-enhanced breast magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a relatively new but
increasingly used modality for the detection of breast cancer. MRI has demonstrated utility in …

Background The formation of neovascularity by the malignant tumor serves as the basis for
breast cancer detection by MR imaging. With the use of gadolinium-based intravenous …

Studies suggest that magnetic resonance (MR) imaging may have a variety of roles in the
detection and management of breast disease. However, because study methods and …

Breast MRI has become an integral component in breast imaging. Indications have become
clearer and better defined. Guidelines and recommendations are evolving and many are …

This article is a state-of-the art review of MR imaging of the breast and includes discussions
of clinical feasibility testing, advantages and disadvantages of the technique, imaging …

Breast MRI is the most sensitive modality for the detection of breast cancer. However, false-
negative cases may occur, in which the cancer is not visualized at MRI and is instead …