Invasive Lobular Carcinoma: Detection with Mammography, Sonography, MRI, and Breast Specific Gamma Imaging
Rachel F. Brem, Marina Ioffe, Jocelyn A. Rapelyea, Kristen G. Yost, Jean M. Weigert, Margaret L. Bertrand, Lillian H. Stern
AJR 2009; 192:379-383
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BSGI has the highest sensitivity for the detection of invasive lobular carcinoma with a sensitivity of 93%, whereas mammography, sonography, and MRI showed sensitivities of 79%, 68%, and 83%, respectively. BSGI is an effective technique that should be used to evaluate patients with suspected cancer and has a promising role in the diagnosis of invasive lobular carcinoma
NB: Small numbers in retrospective study. However, the technology shows promise
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