Author: | Morris, E. A. |
Article Title: | Diagnostic breast MR imaging: Current status and future directions |
Abstract: | Breast MRI has become an integral component in breast imaging. Indications have become clearer and better defined. Guidelines and recommendations are evolving and many are recognized and published. Future applications are exciting and may possibly improve our ability to diagnose breast cancer, improving the patient's treatment options and ultimately patient outcome. © 2007 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. |
Keywords: | review; cancer recurrence; cancer adjuvant therapy; neoadjuvant therapy; cancer staging; nuclear magnetic resonance imaging; outcome assessment; magnetic resonance imaging; antineoplastic agent; cancer diagnosis; neoplasm staging; sensitivity and specificity; multiple cycle treatment; breast cancer; clinical assessment; cancer screening; mass screening; practice guideline; breast neoplasms; publication; high risk patient; preoperative period; algorithm; image enhancement; partial mastectomy; hormonal therapy; image processing, computer-assisted; treatment contraindication; guidelines; image reconstruction |
Journal Title: | Radiologic Clinics of North America |
Volume: | 45 |
Issue: | 5 |
ISSN: | 0033-8389 |
Publisher: | Elsevier Inc. |
Date Published: | 2007-09-01 |
Start Page: | 863 |
End Page: | 880 |
Language: | English |
DOI: | 10.1016/j.rcl.2007.07.002 |
PUBMED: | 17888774 |
PROVIDER: | scopus |
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Notes: | --- - "Cited By (since 1996): 24" - "Export Date: 17 November 2011" - "CODEN: RCNAA" - "Source: Scopus" |