Diagnosis of breast diseases with magnetic resonance tomography
Kvistad, K.A.; Gribbestad, I.S.; Haraldseth, O.; Nilsen, G.
Tidsskrift for den Norske Laegeforening Tidsskrift for Praktisk Medicin Ny Raekke 120(12): 1451-1458
2000
ISSN/ISBN: 0029-2001 PMID: 10851944 Document Number: 517807
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the breast is currently used for evaluation of both parenchymal disease and silicone gel implants. MRI is widely recognised as the most accurate imaging method for evaluation of breast implant integrity. Knowledge of the MRI appearance of the different types of implants and the possible complications of their use is important for diagnosis in these patients. The use of contrast-enhanced MRI in breast cancer diagnosis has been investigated thoroughly during the last decade. It is a sensitive imaging method to detect breast pathology, and may have an important diagnostic impact in carefully selected patient groups. The development of new MR techniques may improve the utility of MR in breast cancer diagnosis, treatment and research.