Diagnostic performance of standard breast MRI compared to dedicated axillary MRI for assessment of node-negative and node-positive breast cancer

ConclusionsT2W breast MRI with complete FOV of  the axillary region has comparable diagnostic performance as T2W dedicated axillary MRI regarding assessment of node-negative and node-positive breast cancer. Optimization of T2W breast MRI protocol by including a complete FOV of the axillary region can, therefore, be recommended in clinical prac tice.Key Points• Breast MRI with complete field of view of the axillary region has comparable diagnostic performance as dedicated axillary MRI regarding assessment of node-negative and node-positive breast cancer.• Optimization of breast MRI protocol by including a complete field of view of the axillary region is recommended in clinical practice.• For both breast MRI and dedicated axillary MRI, DW imaging (including ADC measurements) is of no added value.
Source: European Radiology - Category: Radiology Source Type: research