MRI Evaluation of the Breast Areolar Margin and Paryenchyma
| Status: | Completed |
|---|---|
| Conditions: | Breast Cancer, Cancer |
| Therapuetic Areas: | Oncology |
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | 18 - Any |
| Updated: | 5/5/2014 |
| Start Date: | February 2011 |
| End Date: | December 2014 |
| Contact: | Heather Richardson, MD |
| Email: | kippahrh@hotmail.com |
| Phone: | 404-351-1002 |
MRI Evaluation to Assess the Relationship Between the Areolar Margin and Underlying Breast Paryenchyma Attachments to the Dermis
The purpose of this study is to test a new method of defining patterns of how breast glands
are or are not attached to the overlying skin. All patients will have markers placed on
both breasts and will undergo an MRI. MRI results will be examined to identify the pattern
of breast gland attachment to the overlying skin. This will help identify patients which may
benefit from areolar sparing and/or nipple sparing technique and which patients should be
treated by standard mastectomy.
are or are not attached to the overlying skin. All patients will have markers placed on
both breasts and will undergo an MRI. MRI results will be examined to identify the pattern
of breast gland attachment to the overlying skin. This will help identify patients which may
benefit from areolar sparing and/or nipple sparing technique and which patients should be
treated by standard mastectomy.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Have one of the following indications for MRI study of the breast - screening for
high risk without evidence of disease, have existing breast cancer with need for
evaluation of extent of disease or to rule out additional occult cancer, or to have
an equivocal mammogram or ultrasound requiring additional information from MRI.
- No prior breast surgery including prior excisional biopsies for disease performed
with surgical technique, breast augmentation, reduction mammoplasty or breast lift
with or without implants.
- Capable of fitting into the MRI machine.
- Permission to contact and consent the patient to participate from the investigator(s)
- Provide written informed consent and Authorization for Use/Disclosure of PHI
Exclusion Criteria:
- Have a contraindication to MRI study.
- Prior breast surgery - this includes: prior excisional biopsies for disease performed
with surgical technique, breast augmentation, reduction mammoplasty or breast lift
with or without implants [Patients may have undergone prior percutaneous (needle)
biopsy or fine needle aspiration]
- Inability to fit into the MRI machine.
- Psychological factors that may interfere with successful completion of the study
- Refusal to provide written informed consent and/or Authorization for Use/Disclosure
of PHI
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