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Preparation and In Vitro Characterization of Dendrimer-based Contrast Agents for Magnetic Resonance Imaging
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[Contrast agent-free breast MRI : Advantages and potential disadvantages]
P A T Baltzer1, P Kapetas2, C Sodano2
1Universitätsklinik für Radiologie und Nuklearmedizin, Allgemeine und Kinderradiologie, Allgemeines Krankenhaus, Medizinischen Universität Wien, Währinger Gürtel 18-20, 1090, Wien, Österreich. Pascal.baltzer@meduniwien.ac.at.
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|April 20, 2019
Summary
Diffusion-weighted imaging (DWI) shows promise as an alternative to contrast-enhanced breast MRI for detecting breast cancer. While DWI can visualize lesions and reduce biopsies, its sensitivity is currently lower than contrast-enhanced MRI.
Area of Science:
- Radiology
- Oncology
- Medical Imaging
Background:
- Contrast-enhanced breast magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is highly sensitive for breast cancer detection.
- Widespread use of breast MRI is hindered by complex procedures and contrast media requirements.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate if diffusion-weighted imaging (DWI) can replace contrast-enhanced sequences for unenhanced breast MRI.
- To assess DWI as a potential standalone or complementary technique in breast MRI protocols.
Main Methods:
- A narrative review of existing literature.
- Meta-analysis of previously published studies on DWI in breast MRI.
Main Results:
- DWI effectively visualizes breast lesions and differentiates benign from malignant findings.
- DWI can serve as a viable alternative to contrast-enhanced sequences and reduce unnecessary biopsies.
- A current disadvantage of DWI is its lower sensitivity compared to contrast-enhanced breast MRI due to robustness issues.
Conclusions:
- DWI is recommended as a component of current clinical breast MRI protocols.
- The use of DWI as a standalone technique in unenhanced breast MRI protocols requires further investigation.
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