MR imaging of mucinous carcinoma of the breast

AJR Am J Roentgenol. 2002 Jul;179(1):179-83. doi: 10.2214/ajr.179.1.1790179.

Abstract

Objective: We examined retrospectively the MR imaging findings in eight patients with mucinous carcinoma of the breast to better describe the imaging characteristics of this disease.

Conclusion: The MR imaging findings in mucinous carcinomas include dynamic curves of the gradually enhancing type and a very high signal intensity on T2-weighted images compared with other histologic types of invasive ductal carcinoma. These findings appear to be useful for diagnosis.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adenocarcinoma, Mucinous / pathology*
  • Adenocarcinoma, Mucinous / surgery
  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Breast Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Breast Neoplasms / surgery
  • Contrast Media
  • Female
  • Gadolinium DTPA
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging*
  • Middle Aged
  • Retrospective Studies
  • Sensitivity and Specificity
  • Time Factors

Substances

  • Contrast Media
  • Gadolinium DTPA