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MRI in the early detection of breast cancer in women with high genetic risk.
Tumori - 1 Jan 2000
Trecate Giovanna, Vergnaghi Daniele, Manoukian Siranuosh, Bergonzi Silvana, Scaperrotta Gianfranco, Marchesini Monica, Ferranti Claudio, Peissel Bernard, Spatti Gianbattista, Bohm Silvia, Conti Alberto, Costa Claudia, Sporeni Manila, Podo Franca, Musumeci Renato
Abstract excerpt
AIMS AND BACKGROUND: Women with BRCA1 or BRCA2 germline mutations have an elevated risk of developing breast and/or ovarian cancer. Because of the early onset of the disease, screening of this group of women should start at an earlier age than in the general population. The association of breast magnetic resonance imaging (BMRI) and ultrasonography (US) with mammography (MX) and clinical breast examination (CBE)...
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