Focal transitional mastitis in MR-Mammography: Preliminary findings. (2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Kaiser, Clemens G.; Dietzel, Matthias; Baltzer, Pascal; Kaiser, Anna K.; Henzler, Thomas; Kaiser, Werner A.; Knaudt, Julia
• Is Part Of: European journal of radiology open. Volume 3(2016)
• Page Start: 117
• Page End: 122
• Publication Date: 2016
• Subjects: Medical radiology -- Periodicals; 616.075705
• DOI: 10.1016/j.ejro.2016.05.001
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2352-0477

Abstract

Abstract: Purpose: During clinical routine, we retrospectively discovered diagnostic criteria for "focal mastitis" in MR-Mammography (MRM). The aim of this study was to prospectively evaluate these criteria. Methods: 1975 consecutive patients were examined between 01/2010 and 12/2011. 29 patients fit the diagnostic criteria of focal mastitis. Results: In follow-up scans, 28 patients showed a complete remission of the previous findings. One patient was followed-up with persisting findings, which could histologically be correlated to an area of DCIS after biopsy. Conclusion: The morphologic, kinetic and follow-up criteria we discovered seem to be a reliable diagnostic indicator for focal mastitis.