| Lesions of the skin and superficial tissue at breast MR imaging. | |
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PMID: 21057126 Owner: NLM Status: In-Process |
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Although numerous studies have outlined the benefits of contrast material-enhanced magnetic resonance (MR) imaging for the detection of breast parenchymal findings, the assessment of lesions of the skin and superficial tissue at breast MR imaging has largely been overlooked. Such lesions, both benign and malignant, are commonly encountered at breast MR imaging, and their detection and diagnosis are often imperative. These lesions include superficial, locally extensive, inflammatory, and recurrent breast cancers; iatrogenic changes; sebaceous cysts; and less prevalent diseases such as granulomatous mastitis and angiosarcomas, among others. As MR imaging continues to be used with increasing frequency in both the screening and diagnostic settings, these lesions will be encountered more often; consequently, a better understanding of which lesions may be ignored and which require further evaluation will become increasingly important. Frequently, MR imaging alone may not clearly indicate the cause of lesions of the breast skin and superficial tissue. However, radiologists should thoroughly assess such lesions, taking into consideration the spectrum of possible causes. Mammography, ultrasonography, consultation with clinicians or dermatologists regarding physical examination findings, and, when necessary, correlation with pathologic findings in biopsy specimens may be used in conjunction with MR imaging to establish both the importance of these lesions and their definitive diagnoses. |
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Sirishma Kalli; Phoebe E Freer; Elizabeth A Rafferty |
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Type: Journal Article |
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Title: Radiographics : a review publication of the Radiological Society of North America, Inc Volume: 30 ISSN: 1527-1323 ISO Abbreviation: Radiographics Publication Date: 2010 Nov |
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Created Date: 2010-11-08 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 8302501 Medline TA: Radiographics Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 1891-913 Citation Subset: IM |
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© RSNA, 2010. |
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Department of Radiology, Massachusetts General Hospital, 15 Parkman St, Wang ACC-240, Boston, MA 02114, USA. |
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