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Supplemental screening ultrasound increases cancer detection yield in BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutation carriers.
Archives of gynecology and obstetrics - 1 Mar 2014
Bosse Kristin, Graeser Monika, Goßmann Axel, Hackenbroch Matthias, Schmutzler Rita K, Rhiem Kerstin
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INTRODUCTION: This study aimed at evaluating the efficacy of ultrasound for the early detection of breast cancers in BRCA1/2 mutation carriers. METHODS: Between 01/1997 and 10/2008 221 BRCA1/2 mutation carriers participated in a breast cancer screening program which included semi-annual ultrasound in combination with annual mammography and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Women underwent on average (median) five...
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