Efficacy of MRI and Mammography for Breast-Cancer Screening in Women with a Familial or Genetic Predisposition

Kriege, Mieke; T.M. Brekelmans, Cecile; Boetes, C.; E. Besnard, Peter; M. Zonderland, Harmine; Marie Obdeijn, Inge; A. Manoliu, Radu; M. de Kok, Theo; Peterse, Hans; M.A. Tilanus‐Linthorst, Madeleine; Müller, Sara; Meijer, Sybren; C. Oosterwijk, Jan; Beex, L.V.A.M.; A.�E.�M. Tollenaar, Rob; J. de Koning, Harry; J. Rutgers, Emiel; G.M. Klijn, Jan

doi:10.1056/nejmoa031759

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Efficacy of MRI and Mammography for Breast-Cancer Screening in Women with a Familial or Genetic Predisposition

Published in New England Journal of Medicine • Jul 28, 2004

Authors:

Mieke Kriege

Cecile T.M. Brekelmans

C. Boetes

Abstract

BACKGROUND: The value of regular surveillance for breast cancer in women with a genetic or familial predisposition to breast cancer is currently unproven. We compared the efficacy of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) with that of mammography for screening in this group of high-risk women. METHODS: Wo...

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Medicine

Breast cancer

Mammography

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