Use of magnetic resonance imaging in detection of breast cancer recurrence: a systematic review.
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Department of Academic Surgery, Cork University Hospital/University College Cork, Wilton, Cork, Ireland. edelquinn@rcsi.ieIssue Date
2012-09MeSH
Breast NeoplasmsCarcinoma
Female
Humans
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Neoplasm Recurrence, Local
Sensitivity and Specificity
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Use of magnetic resonance imaging in detection of breast cancer recurrence: a systematic review. 2012, 19 (9):3035-41 Ann. Surg. Oncol.Journal
Annals of surgical oncologyDOI
10.1245/s10434-012-2341-3PubMed ID
22476755Abstract
Diagnosis of breast cancer recurrence can be difficult as a result of the presence of scar tissue in the breast. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) may be superior to traditional imaging in diagnosis of recurrence because of its ability to differentiate malignancy from scarring. Current guidelines on investigation of suspected breast cancer recurrence recommend MRI when other investigations have equivocal findings. We performed the first systematic review on this topic.Item Type
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1534-4681ae974a485f413a2113503eed53cd6c53
10.1245/s10434-012-2341-3