In:
International Journal of Cancer, Wiley, Vol. 144, No. 5 ( 2019-03), p. 1001-1009
Abstract:
What's new? Breast ultrasound can be a useful addition to mammogram for breast cancer screening, in certain cases. Currently, mammography is considered the most sensitive screening technique for early breast cancer detection, but dense breast tissue can make it harder for mammography to detect cancer. These authors compared mammography, ultrasound, and MRI for cancer diagnosis among various risk groups. For women with BRCA mutations, MRI gave the best results, with 94% sensitivity. In high risk patients, mammogram combined with twice‐yearly ultrasound achieved 100% sensitivity. In women considered intermediate risk, however, mammogram without ultrasound provided sufficient sensitivity.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
0020-7136
,
1097-0215
Language:
English
Publisher:
Wiley
Publication Date:
2019
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218257-9
detail.hit.zdb_id:
1474822-8
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