MRI of Histologically Confirmed Mammary Carcinoma: Clinical Relevance of Diagnostic Procedures for Detection of Multifocal or Contralateral Secondary Carcinoma

Abstract

Because of its high sensitivity in the diagnosis of multifocal disease and of contralateral carcinomas, MRM would seem to represent a useful addition to preoperative diagnostic procedures. The potential benefit to the patient and its cost efficiency, however, remain to be clarified.