Is There a Role for Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Diagnosing Palpable Breast Masses When Mammogram and Ultrasound Are Negative? | Zendy

Molly L. Olsen | Zendy; Marilyn J. Morton | Zendy; Daniela Stan | Zendy; Sandhya Pruthi | Zendy

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Is There a Role for Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Diagnosing Palpable Breast Masses When Mammogram and Ultrasound Are Negative?

Author(s) -

Molly L. Olsen,

Marilyn J. Morton,

Daniela Stan,

Sandhya Pruthi

Publication year - 2012

Publication title -

journal of women s health

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

SCImago Journal Rank - 1.195

H-Index - 98

eISSN - 1931-843X

pISSN - 1540-9996

DOI - 10.1089/jwh.2012.3735

Subject(s) - medicine , biopsy , breast cancer , magnetic resonance imaging , radiology , breast mri , mammography , ultrasound , breast imaging , breast ultrasound , cancer

The use of breast magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) for screening high-risk patients is well established. However, the role of MRI as a diagnostic problem-solving tool is less well studied. With the increasing availability of MRI, its use for problem solving has increased. This small retrospective study examines the use and utility of breast MRI in evaluating palpable breast masses with negative diagnostic mammogram and ultrasound studies.

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