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Breast MRI

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Breast MRI has become one of the most useful breast imaging modalities. It is the most sensitive modality for detection of invasive ductal carcinoma. It will likely play an increasing role in screening women at high risk for developing breast cancer. Although there remains significant variability in specificity of MRI interpretation, as practice patterns become more established and standardized, variability should decrease.

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    Barbara C. Cavanaugh & Sorcha McNally MB, BCh, BAO, MRCPI, FFR, RCSI

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Cavanaugh, B.C., McNally, S. (2010). Breast MRI. In: Sauter, E., Daly, M. (eds) Breast Cancer Risk Reduction and Early Detection. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-387-87583-5_8

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