5 studies specific to women at high genetic risk. |
MRI uses include local staging, response to treatment, and problem solving of difficult situations.
Contraindications discussed below.
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MRI screening for general population not studied, hence, not to be performed at this time.
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Invasive breast cancer: reported sensitivities of 93%-100%, specificity from 37% -96%.
DCIS: sensitivity from 45%-100%.
Studies of MRI screening of high- risk patients underway.
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