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Lead
Graziella di Grezia
With
Link Campus University
University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli
Search differences and performance of MRI and CEM
Age
18–any
Sex
FEMALE
Healthy volunteers
Accepted
You may be eligible if
Age: Women aged 18 years and older.
Indication for Advanced Imaging: Patients referred for Contrast-Enhanced Mammography (CEM) or Breast MRI due to suspicious findings or high-risk factors for breast cancer.
Dense Breast Tissue or Inconclusive Findings: Patients with dense breast tissue or inconclusive results from standard mammography.
Informed Consent: Ability to provide written informed consent for participation in the study.
\- Presence of Breast Tissue: Female or transgender women who have breast tissue suitable for imaging.
You may not be if
Contraindications to MRI: Patients with contraindications to Breast MRI (e.g., implanted pacemakers, severe claustrophobia, or metallic implants that cannot be removed).
Contraindications to Contrast Agents: Patients who have allergies or contraindications to iodinated contrast agents used in CEM.
Severe Renal Impairment: Patients with severe renal impairment (eGFR \< 30 mL/min/1.73 m²), as they may not safely undergo contrast-enhanced imaging.
Pregnancy or Breastfeeding: Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding, as the use of contrast agents may pose risks to the fetus or infant.
Already Confirmed Primary Tumor: Patients with a confirmed primary breast malignancy or another primary tumor site (e.g., gastrointestinal, lung) that has already been diagnosed.
Other Medical Conditions: Patients with serious medical conditions that may interfere with participation in the study or may affect the safety of the imaging procedures.
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