High grade ductal carcinoma in situ: MRI findings

Changed by Henry Knipe on 21 Jul 22:57
Diagnosis probable

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Title was changed:
High grade DCISductal carcinoma in situ: MRI findings
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MRI breast is useful to determine the extent of DCIS and also to decide if the pathology is bilateral.  Lower Lower grades of DCIS may not be visible on MRI (requires abnormal vascularity) thus it is important that mammography also be undertaken to detect the sometimes subtle areas of calcification assocaitedassociated with DCIS.

  • -<p>MRI breast is useful to determine the extent of DCIS and also to decide if the pathology is bilateral.  Lower grades of DCIS may not be visible on MRI (requires abnormal vascularity) thus it is important that mammography also be undertaken to detect the sometimes subtle areas of calcification assocaited with DCIS.</p>
  • +<p>MRI breast is useful to determine the extent of DCIS and also to decide if the pathology is bilateral. Lower grades of DCIS may not be visible on MRI (requires abnormal vascularity) thus it is important that mammography also be undertaken to detect the sometimes subtle areas of calcification associated with DCIS.</p>

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mammogram performed post biopsy (note gas in wound)

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