The value of MRI in silicone granuloma of the breast

Eur J Radiol. 1997 Feb;24(2):155-8. doi: 10.1016/s0720-048x(96)01027-3.

Abstract

MRI can be a valuable technique in patients with silicone-granulomas to screen for cancers which are not visible on mammography and/or sonography.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Breast Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Breast Diseases / etiology
  • Breast Diseases / pathology
  • Breast Implants / adverse effects
  • Contrast Media
  • Female
  • Gadolinium
  • Gadolinium DTPA
  • Granuloma, Foreign-Body / diagnosis*
  • Granuloma, Foreign-Body / etiology
  • Granuloma, Foreign-Body / pathology
  • Humans
  • Image Enhancement
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging*
  • Mammography
  • Organometallic Compounds
  • Pentetic Acid / analogs & derivatives
  • Silicones / adverse effects*
  • Ultrasonography, Mammary

Substances

  • Contrast Media
  • Organometallic Compounds
  • Silicones
  • Pentetic Acid
  • Gadolinium
  • Gadolinium DTPA