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. © 2010 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. |
Keywords: | review; treatment planning; cancer staging; nuclear magnetic resonance imaging; outcome assessment; recurrent cancer; antineoplastic agent; diagnostic accuracy; preoperative evaluation; sensitivity and specificity; treatment indication; breast cancer; image analysis; mastectomy; cancer screening; practice guideline; high risk patient; breast imaging; mammography; algorithm; minimal residual disease; contrast enhancement; drug response; contrast medium; gadolinium pentetate; image processing; treatment contraindication; intraductal carcinoma; breast mri; breast intervention |
Journal Title: | Magnetic Resonance Imaging Clinics of North America |
Volume: | 18 |
Issue: | 1 |
ISSN: | 1064-9689 |
Publisher: | W.B. Saunders Co-Elsevier Inc. |
Date Published: | 2010-02-01 |
Start Page: | 57 |
End Page: | 74 |
Language: | English |
DOI: | 10.1016/j.mric.2009.09.005 |
PROVIDER: | scopus |
PUBMED: | 19962093 |
DOI/URL: | |
Notes: | --- - "Cited By (since 1996): 3" - "Export Date: 20 April 2011" - "CODEN: MRIAF" - "Source: Scopus" |