High-resolution MRI in detecting subareolar breast abscess.

作者信息

Fu Peifen, Kurihara Yasuyuki, Kanemaki Yoshihide, Okamoto Kyoko, Nakajima Yasuo, Fukuda Mamoru, Maeda Ichiro

机构信息

Department of Radiology, School of Medicine, St. Marianna University, 2-16-1 Sugao, Miyamae-ku, Kawasaki City, Kanagawa Prefecture 216-8511, Japan.

出版信息

AJR Am J Roentgenol. 2007 Jun;188(6):1568-72. doi: 10.2214/AJR.06.0099.

DOI:10.2214/AJR.06.0099

PMID:17515378

Abstract

OBJECTIVE

Because subareolar breast abscess has a high recurrence rate, a more effective imaging technique is needed to comprehensively visualize the lesions and guide surgery. We performed a high-resolution MRI technique using a microscopy coil to reveal the characteristics and extent of subareolar breast abscess.

CONCLUSION

High-resolution MRI has potential diagnostic value in subareolar breast abscess. This technique can be used to guide surgery with the aim of reducing the recurrence rate.

摘要