Article
Use of breast MRI surveillance in women at high risk for breast cancer: a single-institutional experience.
Annals of surgical oncology - 1 Oct 2010
Elmore Leisha, Margenthaler Julie A
Abstract excerpt
INTRODUCTION: The study aim is to investigate indications for breast magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) screening for high-risk women and to determine outcomes, correlation with routine imaging, and adherence to current guidelines for use. METHODS: We identified 200 patients undergoing 275 breast MRIs for high-risk surveillance from 2005 to 2008. Data collected included patient characteristics, need for additional...
Topics
- Adolescent
- Adult
- Aged
- Breast Neoplasms
- Early Detection of Cancer
- Female
- Genes, BRCA1
- Genes, BRCA2
- Genetic Predisposition to Disease
- Humans
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging
