German radiologists find that PET/MRM is no better than magnetic resonance mammography alone at evaluating local breast tumors.
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Diagnostic accuracy of fused positron emission tomography/magnetic resonance mammography: initial resultsBritish Journal of Radiology | Feb 1, 2011 (Free abstract. Full text $15)
In a small retrospective study, German radiologists find that PET/MRM is no better than magnetic resonance mammography alone at evaluating local breast tumors. In some cases, however, it may have an impact on surgical management.
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