Diffusion-Weighted Imaging as a Stand-Alone Breast Imaging Modality
Diffusion-weighted magnetic resonance imaging (DW MRI) is a fast unenhanced technique that shows promise as a stand-alone modality for cancer screening and characterization. Currently, DW MRI may have lower sensitivity than that of dynamic contrast-enhanced MRI as a standalone modality for breast...
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doaj-6ceb571913ec4582bed214e861df577c2021-02-02T07:34:47ZengThe Korean Society of Radiology대한영상의학회지2288-29282021-01-018212948https://doi.org/10.3348/jksr.2020.0215Diffusion-Weighted Imaging as a Stand-Alone Breast Imaging ModalityHee Jung Shin0Su Hyun Lee1Woo Kyung Moon2Department of Radiology, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan, Seoul, KoreaDepartment of Radiology, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, KoreaDepartment of Radiology, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, KoreaDiffusion-weighted magnetic resonance imaging (DW MRI) is a fast unenhanced technique that shows promise as a stand-alone modality for cancer screening and characterization. Currently, DW MRI may have lower sensitivity than that of dynamic contrast-enhanced MRI as a standalone modality for breast cancer detection but superior to that of mammography, which may provide a useful alternative for supplemental screening. Standardized acquisition and interpretation of DW MRI can improve the image quality and reduce the variability of the results. Furthermore, high-resolution DW MRI, with advanced techniques and postprocessing, will facilitate better detection and characterization of subcentimeter cancers and reduce false-negatives and false-positives. Future results from ongoing prospective multicenter clinical trials using standardized and optimized protocols will facilitate the use of DW MRI as a stand-alone modality.https://doi.org/10.3348/jksr.2020.0215diffusion-weighted imagingbreast cancerscreening |
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Hee Jung Shin Su Hyun Lee Woo Kyung Moon Diffusion-Weighted Imaging as a Stand-Alone Breast Imaging Modality 대한영상의학회지 diffusion-weighted imaging breast cancer screening |
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Diffusion-Weighted Imaging as a Stand-Alone Breast Imaging Modality |
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Diffusion-Weighted Imaging as a Stand-Alone Breast Imaging Modality |
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Diffusion-Weighted Imaging as a Stand-Alone Breast Imaging Modality |
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Diffusion-Weighted Imaging as a Stand-Alone Breast Imaging Modality |
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Diffusion-Weighted Imaging as a Stand-Alone Breast Imaging Modality |
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diffusion-weighted imaging as a stand-alone breast imaging modality |
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The Korean Society of Radiology |
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대한영상의학회지 |
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2288-2928 |
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2021-01-01 |
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Diffusion-weighted magnetic resonance imaging (DW MRI) is a fast unenhanced technique that
shows promise as a stand-alone modality for cancer screening and characterization. Currently,
DW MRI may have lower sensitivity than that of dynamic contrast-enhanced MRI as a standalone
modality for breast cancer detection but superior to that of mammography, which may
provide a useful alternative for supplemental screening. Standardized acquisition and interpretation
of DW MRI can improve the image quality and reduce the variability of the results. Furthermore,
high-resolution DW MRI, with advanced techniques and postprocessing, will facilitate
better detection and characterization of subcentimeter cancers and reduce false-negatives
and false-positives. Future results from ongoing prospective multicenter clinical trials using
standardized and optimized protocols will facilitate the use of DW MRI as a stand-alone modality. |
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diffusion-weighted imaging breast cancer screening |
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https://doi.org/10.3348/jksr.2020.0215 |
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