[Magnetic resonance tomography in the diagnostics of breast implants: a survey].
This review article describes the procedure of magnetic resonance (MR) mammography in patients with breast implants. The spectrum of breast implants in MR imaging and local implant complications are illustrated. MR mammography should be used for the diagnosis of implant complications and suspected malignant lesions in patients with breast implants.
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Institut fur Diagnostische und Interventionelle Radiologie und Neuroradiologie, Universitatsklinikum Essen, Essen, Deutschland. elke.hauth@uni-due.de
Hoffmann
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Zadow-Eulerich
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Kimmig
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Forsting
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D001940:Breast / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery*; D019928:Breast Implantation / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000379:methods; D018427:Breast Implants / Q000009:adverse effects*; D001943:Breast Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D053783:Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Interventional / Q000379:methods*; D016462:Mammaplasty / Q000379:methods*; D011379:Prognosis; D016896:Treatment Outcome