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Tracking the Mammary Architectural Features and Detecting Breast Cancer with Magnetic Resonance Diffusion Tensor Imaging
Published on: December 15, 2014
Diffusion magnetic resonance imaging of the breast
Fernanda Philadelpho Arantes Pereira1, Gabriela Martins, Raquel de Vasconcellos Carvalhaes de Oliveira
1Department of Breast Imaging, Clínica de Diagnóstico por Imagem (CDPI), Av. Ataulfo de Paiva 669, Leblon, Rio de Janeiro 22440-032, Brazil. fephila@gmail.com
Abstract:
Several studies have investigated the role of advanced magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) techniques, such as diffusion-weighted imaging (DWI), to improve the specificity of MRI for the evaluation of breast lesions. Potential roles for DWI and the apparent diffusion coefficient in characterizing breast tumors and distinguishing malignant from benign tissues have been reported. This article discusses the clinical applications of breast DWI, including literature results, technical issues and limitations, and the potential applications. The analysis of DWI at our institution is also discussed. The establishment of standard DWI protocols and diagnostic criteria is necessary to ensure accuracy and reproducibility at different centers.
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