title: MR spectroscopy and imaging of breast cancer. A brief history.
abstract: The application of nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) techniques to the diagnosis of breast cancer has come a long way in a relatively brief period of time. Early investigators focused on diagnosis by in vitro NMR spectroscopy. More recently, in vivo NMR spectroscopy, contrast-enhanced MR imaging, and MR imaging-controlled biopsy have been investigated. The author predicts that MR imaging of breast cancer quickly will make the transition from experimental method to useful clinical technique.
mesh_terms: D001707:Biopsy, Needle; D001943:Breast Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis*; D003287:Contrast Media; D005260:Female; D005682:Gadolinium; D049673:History, 20th Century; D006801:Humans; D007089:Image Enhancement; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging / Q000266:history; D009682:Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy / Q000266:history*; D010759:Phosphorus Isotopes; D015642:Radiology, Interventional
chemical_list: D003287:Contrast Media; D010759:Phosphorus Isotopes; D005682:Gadolinium