Evaluation of the association between quantitative mammographic density and breast cancer occurred in different quadrants

Evaluation of the association between quantitative mammographic density and breast cancer occurred in different quadrants

Abstract Background To investigate the relationship between mammographic density measured in four quadrants of a breast with the location of the occurred cancer. Methods One hundred and ten women diagnosed with unilateral breast cancer that could be determined in one specific breast quadrant were re...

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Main Authors: Siwa Chan, Jeon-Hor Chen, Shunshan Li, Rita Chang, Darh-Cherng Yeh, Ruey-Feng Chang, Lee-Ren Yeh, Jessica Kwong, Min-Ying Su
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-04-01
Series:BMC Cancer
Subjects:
Mammographic density
Breast cancer
Breast quadrant
Dense area
Percent density
Upper-outer quadrant
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12885-017-3270-0

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