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Title: Controversies in breast MRI. Author: Weinreb JC, Newstead G. Journal: Magn Reson Q; 1994 Jun; 10(2):67-83. PubMed ID: 7986702. Abstract: This article addresses some of the current controversies in breast magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), including (a) Is MR mammography a suitable magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), including (a) Is MR mammography a suitable name for breast MRI? (b) Do we need another breast-imaging exam (Is mammography really that bad?)? (c) What is the best technique for MRI of the breast? (d) Is fat suppression necessary? (e) Is MRI more sensitive than mammography for breast cancer detection? (f) Will MRI make a difference in patient outcome, and will it become a screening test? (g) What are the current indications for breast MRI? (h) Is MRI important for evaluation of the post-surgical breast? and (i) Should patients with radiographically dense breast undergo "screening" MRI?[Abstract] [Full Text] [Related] [New Search]