Preliminary in vivo validation of a dedicated breast MRI and sonographic coregistration imaging system

AJR Am J Roentgenol. 2008 Oct;191(4):1203-7. doi: 10.2214/AJR.07.3495.

Abstract

Objective: Sonographic correlation of breast MRI findings is often challenging. We present a preliminary in vivo feasibility study evaluating the degree of error of a new MRI-sonography coregistration system for showing MRI and sonographically visible breast lesions.

Conclusion: In 10 patients with 13 lesions, the system was found to be an accurate means for targeting sonography to MRI of the same breast lesions.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Validation Study

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Biopsy
  • Breast Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Breast Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging*
  • Contrast Media
  • Equipment Design
  • Female
  • Gadolinium DTPA
  • Humans
  • Image Interpretation, Computer-Assisted / methods*
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging / instrumentation
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging / methods*
  • Middle Aged
  • Prone Position
  • Prospective Studies
  • Ultrasonography, Mammary / instrumentation
  • Ultrasonography, Mammary / methods*

Substances

  • Contrast Media
  • gadodiamide
  • Gadolinium DTPA