http://www.appliedradiology.com RSS Feed on Applied Radiologyhttp://www.appliedradiology.com//Issues/2008/04/Articles/The-role-of-positron-emission-mammography-in-breast-cancer-imaging-and-management.aspx<p>With the earlier breast cancer detection offered by screening mammography, more patients can choose breast-conserving surgery instead of mastectomy. However, mammography is frequently inadequate to plan for lumpectomy. Molecular imaging can help to preoperatively identify which patients are best served by lumpectomy and define the surgical margins by identifying metabolic abnormalities in tissue. This article reviews the history of molecular imaging in breast cancer with an emphasis on the use of the new technology positron emission mammography in pre- and postoperative breast cancer management.</p>Thursday, 03 Apr 2008 15:46:08 GMT