Optimizing 1.5-Tesla and 3-Tesla dynamic contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging of the breasts. Review uri icon

Overview

abstract

  • The technical requirements for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the breasts are challenging because high temporal and high spatial resolution are necessary. This article describes the necessary equipment and pulse sequences for performing a high-quality study. Although imaging at 3-Tesla (T) has a higher signal-to-noise ratio, the protocol needs to be modified from the 1.5-T system to provide optimal imaging. The article presents the requirements for performing breast MRI and discusses techniques to ensure high-quality examinations on 1.5-T and 3-T systems.

publication date

  • May 1, 2010

Research

keywords

  • Breast
  • Breast Neoplasms
  • Contrast Media
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging

Identity

Scopus Document Identifier

  • 77952968358

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

  • 10.1016/j.mric.2010.02.011

PubMed ID

  • 20494307

Additional Document Info

volume

  • 18

issue

  • 2