Optimizing ultrafast dynamic contrast-enhanced MRI scan duration in the differentiation of benign and malignant breast lesions

ConclusionsUltrafast DCE-MRI with a 67.5-s scan duration appears optimal for effectively differentiating malignant from benign breast lesions.Critical relevance statementBy evaluating scan durations (40.5 –135 s) and analyzing two ultrafast DCE-MRI parameters, we found a scan duration of 67.5 s optimal for discriminating between these lesions and offering a balance between acquisition time and diagnostic efficacy.Key PointsUltrafast DCE-MRI can effectively differentiate malignant from benign breast lesions.A minimum of 67.5-sec ultrafast DCE-MRI scan duration is required to differentiate benign and malignant lesions.Extending the scan duration beyond 67.5  s did not significantly improve diagnostic accuracy.Graphical Abstract
Source: Insights into Imaging - Category: Radiology Source Type: research