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Diagnostics
MRI determined size of infiltrating lobular carcinoma
November 24th, 2005
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) could be used to diagnose the pathologic size of infiltrating lobular carcinoma of the breast (ILCA). According to a study from the United States, "Determining the extent of ILCA in the breast is difficult. This study was designed to determine if the size of ILCA on MRI correlated with final pathology. Retrospective study of patients between 1998 and 2004, who were evaluated for extent of ILCA prior to definitive treatment, was conducted." "Demographic data and radiology and pathology results were obtained. Spearman correlation coefficient was used. Twenty-nine patients (median age 62 years) had MRI of breast....
Source: Women's Health Weekly (2005-11-24)
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