ultrasound. The first and foremost is the lack of ionizing radiation. Additional benefits
include: better 3D spatial resolution, the ability to detect occult, multifocal/multicentric …

We perform MRI of the breast as a first pass technique. We successfully established 10-
minute-protocols (including T2 images) with a fixed dosage of 5 ml 1 M CM. A high spatial …

This article reviews some of the common pitfalls associated with breast MRI. Pitfalls can be
broadly considered as" technical"(relating to patient factors or machine factors, which can …

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 …

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 …

Breast cancer is a significant health care problem in the United States. More than 180,000
American women are diagnosed with breast cancer each year, and approximately 50,000 of …

Conclusion Breast MR has considerable clinical promise. A variety of breast imaging needs
cannot be adequately addressed by conventional, lower-cost methods. The appropriate …

Purpose: To determine, in a meta-analysis, the diagnostic performance of contrast material–
enhanced magnetic resonance (MR) imaging in patients with breast lesions. Materials and …

Lack of enhancement is also helpful in distinguishing benign from malignant disease. For
example, complete absence of mass enhancement carries a predictive value of 100% for …

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 …