The role of MRI in axillary lymph node imaging in breast cancer patients: a systematic review

Conclusions The diagnostic performance of some MRI protocols for excluding axillary lymph node metastases approaches the NPV needed to replace SLNB. However, current observations are based on studies with heterogeneous study designs and limited populations. Main Messages • Some axillary MRI protocols approach the NPV of an SLNB procedure. • Dedicated axillary MRI is more accurate than protocols also covering the breast. • T1w/T2w protocols combined with USPIO-enhanced sequences are the most promising sequences.

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Source: Insights into Imaging - March 23, 2015 Category: Radiology Source Type: research