CT of the Breast: Feasibility and Comparison with MRI in Women with Breast Cancer
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Study type
ObservationalDescribes the nature of a clinical study. Types include:
- Observational study — observes people and measures outcomes without affecting results.
- Interventional study (clinical trial) — studies new tests, treatments, drugs, surgical procedures or devices.
- Medical records research — uses historical information collected from medical records of large groups of people to study how diseases progress and which treatments and surgeries work best.
Study IDs
Sponsor Protocol Number: 13-008443
About this study
The purpose of this study is to estimate the performance (sensitivity, specificity, accuracy) of dual-energy CT of the breast for detection of breast cancer in the ipsilateral and contralateral breast compared to standard multihance breast MR imaging. To determine the optimal workflow and images needed (multiplanar reconstructions, color maps, etc.) needed for routine interpretation of DE or quantitative CT imaging of contrast enhanced breast DECT.
Participation eligibility
Participant eligibility includes age, gender, type and stage of disease, and previous treatments or health concerns. Guidelines differ from study to study, and identify who can or cannot participate. There is no guarantee that every individual who qualifies and wants to participate in a trial will be enrolled. Contact the study team to discuss study eligibility and potential participation.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Subjects who have biopsy proven breast cancer or have BIRADS 5 highly suspicious for malignancy imaging findings.
- Patients must be able to provide informed consent.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Patients unwilling or unable to undergo MRI of the breasts will be excluded from the study.
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