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Breast Cancer
MRI accurately identifies tumors missed by mammography
December 23rd, 2004
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) enables radiologists to accurately identify tumors missed by mammography, according to the first international, multicenter trial comparing the two screening methods in women at high-risk for breast cancer. The findings of the International Breast Magnetic Resonance Consortium (IBMC) Trial were presented on December 1, 2004, at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America. "We want to find a screening modality that can improve detection in high-risk young women, including those with dense breast tissue," said presenter Constance Dobbins Lehman, MD, PhD, assistant professor and director of breast...
Source: Women's Health Weekly (2004-12-23)
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