Article
Breast MR imaging screening in 192 women proved or suspected to be carriers of a breast cancer susceptibility gene: preliminary results.
Radiology - 1 Apr 2000
Kuhl C K, Schmutzler R K, Leutner C C, Kempe A, Wardelmann E, Hocke A, Maringa M, Pfeifer U, Krebs D, Schild H H
Abstract excerpt
PURPOSE: To compare magnetic resonance (MR) imaging with conventional imaging in screening high-risk women. MATERIALS AND METHODS: This prospective trial included 192 asymptomatic and six symptomatic women who, on the basis of personal or family history or genetic analysis, were suspected or proved to carry a breast cancer susceptibility gene. RESULTS: Fifteen breast cancers were identified: nine in the 192...
Read the complete abstract on PubMedTopics
Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.
