Maximum slope of ultrafast dynamic contrast-enhanced MRI of the breast: Comparisons with prognostic factors of breast cancer

ConclusionsMS of ultrafast DCE-MRI is useful for predicting the prognostic factors of breast cancer.Secondary abstractHigher maximum slope (MS) is significantly associated with an invasive breast cancer component. Higher MS is significantly associated with an axillary lymph node metastasis. MS becomes significantly higher with increasing ki-67 (a proliferation marker). Ultrafast MRI is useful for predicting the prognostic factors of breast cancer.
Source: Japanese Journal of Radiology - Category: Radiology Source Type: research