Clinical application of multidetector row computed tomography in patient with breast cancer.
Although multidetector row computed tomography is not the primary method of evaluating breast cancer, it could be performed as an excellent alternative, especially in the presence of magnetic resonance contraindications. Moreover, computed tomography can still have an important role in evaluation of nodal status, thoracic invasion, and distant metastasis because of the large area covered in a single examination. Our experience together with literature indicates that multidetector row computed tomography is a powerful supplementary method for evaluation of patients with breast cancer.
Kang
Doo Kyoung
DK
Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Ajou University School of Medicine, Kyongi-do, South Korea. kdklsm@ajou.ac.kr
Kim
Min Ji
MJ
Jung
Yong Sik
YS
Yim
Hyunee
H
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001706:Biopsy; D001940:Breast / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D001943:Breast Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D044584:Carcinoma, Ductal / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D002285:Carcinoma, Intraductal, Noninfiltrating / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D003287:Contrast Media / Q000008:administration & dosage; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D021621:Imaging, Three-Dimensional / Q000379:methods; D007479:Iopamidol / Q000031:analogs & derivatives; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008327:Mammography / Q000379:methods; D008875:Middle Aged; D009364:Neoplasm Recurrence, Local / Q000175:diagnosis*; D011237:Predictive Value of Tests; D011856:Radiographic Image Enhancement / Q000379:methods; D015203:Reproducibility of Results; D013899:Thoracic Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000556:secondary; D036542:Tomography, Spiral Computed / Q000379:methods; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed / Q000379:methods*
D003287:Contrast Media; C057937:iomeprol; D007479:Iopamidol