MRI superior to other tests in detecting breast cancer.
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In women with BRCA1 and BRCA2 genetic mutations, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is more sensitive for detecting breast cancers than mammography, ultrasound or clinical examination alone.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Nursing standard (Royal College of Nursing (Great Britain) : 1987)
دوره 19 7 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2004