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Diagnostic Imaging Pathways - Screening for Breast Cancer in High Risk Women

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  • Women with an increased risk of developing breast cancer can develop a malignancy at a relatively young age compared to women at average risk
  • It is important to obtain an accurate family history to determine risk clinically
  • Screening for higher risk women begins at an earlier age
  • Contrast enhanced MRI has been validated as a screening tool in these high risk women

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