Abbreviated Breast MRI in Cancer Detection

Breast cancer is one of the leading causes of death among women, with early detection being the key to improve prognosis and survival. Randomized controlled trials have found that screening mammography has decreased the mortality of breast cancer by 30%. However, with a sensitivity of 70%, mammography has its limitations particularly in women with dense breasts. The use of breast MRI for screening has increased over the past decade. Most experiences exist in women at elevated familial risk of breast cancer. In these women, MRI screening shifts the stage distribution of breast cancers toward lower stages and reduces the fraction of interval cancers. Kuhl et al in 2014 were the first to report on the feasibility of an abbreviated breast MRI protocol for breast cancer screening. Their protocol consisting of an unenhanced T1-weighted and first contrast-enhanced T1-weighted sequence, subtraction imaging, and a single MIP image. This groundbreaking study found that image acquisition and interpretation time could be reduced without having a negative impact on diagnostic accuracy.

Sex

Female

Inclusion Criteria:

\- All women referred to our radiology department at assiut university hospital for performing breast MRI

Exclusion Crieria:

* no exclusion criteria