Abstract
Our purpose is to describe the appearance of breast ductal enhancement found on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) after breast ductal lavage (DL). We describe a novel etiology of enhancement in a ductal pattern on postcontrast MRI of the breast. Knowledge of the potential for breast MRI enhancement subsequent to DL, which can mimic the appearance of a pathologic lesion, is critical to the care of patients who undergo breast MRI and DL or other intraductal cannulation procedures.
MeSH terms
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Adult
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Breast / pathology
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Breast Neoplasms / diagnosis*
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Breast Neoplasms / pathology
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Calcinosis / diagnosis
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Carcinoma, Ductal, Breast / diagnosis*
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Carcinoma, Ductal, Breast / pathology
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Diagnosis, Differential
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Female
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Humans
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Image Enhancement / methods*
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Magnetic Resonance Imaging / methods*
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Magnetic Resonance Imaging / statistics & numerical data
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Mammography
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Middle Aged
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Predictive Value of Tests
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Prospective Studies
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Radiology, Interventional / methods
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Retrospective Studies
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Sensitivity and Specificity