The Value of Positron Emission Mammography (PEM) in Management of Breast Cancer

Use of Breast-Specific PET Scanners and Comparison with MR Imaging

“…In a recent study of 619 patients diagnosed with breast cancer, Kuhl et al 16 showed that MRI is sensitive in depicting DCIS components associated with invasive cancer and when used with MRI-guided biopsy, MRI improved surgical treatment. In separate studies, PEM 17 and MRI 18,19 were found to be particularly valuable in selecting patients for possible accelerated partial breast irradiation (APBI).…”