Breast MRI for detection or diagnosis of primary or recurrent breast cancer
BlueCross BlueShield Association
Record ID 32004000234
English
Authors' objectives:
The objective of this Assessment is to evaluate the clinical effectiveness of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the breast to detect or diagnose primary or recurrent breast cancer. Four indications for breast MRI are reviewed in this Assessment, and the evidence is analyzed separately for initial diagnosis in patients without prior history of breast cancer and for diagnosis of recurrence in patients with a prior history of breast cancer.
Authors' methods:
Systematic review
Details
Project Status:
Completed
URL for project:
http://www.bcbs.com/blueresources/tec/contact-tec.html
Year Published:
2004
English language abstract:
An English language summary is available
Publication Type:
Not Assigned
Country:
United States
MeSH Terms
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging
- Breast Neoplasms
Contact
Organisation Name:
BlueCross BlueShield Association
Contact Address:
BlueCross BlueShield Association, Technology Evaluation Center, 225 North Michigan Ave, Chicago, Illinois, USA. Tel: 888 832 4321
Contact Name:
tec@bcbsa.com
Contact Email:
tec@bcbsa.com
Copyright:
BlueCross BlueShield Association (BCBS)
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