Study shows 3T MRI beats mammography and sonography in detecting cancers
Mammography Regulation and Reimbursement Report, July 1, 2009
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A study published in the April American Journal of Roentgenology shows that 3T MRI, which has a stronger magnet than the traditional 1.5T MRI, may be superior to mammography and sonography for detecting breast cancers.
The study, “Increasing Accuracy of Detection of Breast Cancer with 3-T MRI,” involved more than 400 high-risk patients and found 100% of 66 cancers. Mammography found 81.8% of cancers, and ultrasound 86.4%. However, MRI, such as the 1.5T MRIs in use, produced 49 false positives.
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