Abstract P4-02-01: Only in lobular breast cancer MRI use is associated with a lower risk of positive surgical margins and a reduced number of mastectomies. A real-world analysis in The Netherlands
Abstract:Background
The value of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) for patients with breast cancer remains under debate. Breast MRI may contribute to the planning of local therapy, but also bears the risk of overtreatment. We analyzed the use of MRI and its impact on surgical treatment and risk of detecting contralateral breast cancer in the Netherlands.
Patients and methods
All patients who underwent primary surgery for stage I-III invasive breast cancer in the years 2011-20… Show more
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