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Journals / European Journal of Breast Health / 2019 / Cilt: 15 - Sayı: 1

Changing Paradigms in Breast Cancer Screening: Abbreviated Breast MRI

Basak E. DOĞAN, Ananth J. MADHURANTHAKAM, Ann R. MOOTZ

Pages
1–6
DOI
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Abstract

Breast magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is the most sensitive imaging method for breast cancer detection. In this review we discuss the vastly superiorperformance of MRI compared to traditional breast cancer screening modalities of mammography, tomosynthesis and ultrasound. We discussan abbreviated breast MRI (AB-MRI) protocol utilizing Dixon sequences which is compliant with American College of Radiology (ACR) guidelinesfor accreditation of breast MRI but with significantly reduced scan times. Adaptation of such an AB-MRI protocol significantly increases patientthroughput and may allow MRI to serve as a stand- alone breast cancer screening tool.