Mammography of breast carcinoma in women who have mutations of the breast cancer gene BRCA1: initial experience

AJR Am J Roentgenol. 1997 Jun;168(6):1599-602. doi: 10.2214/ajr.168.6.9168735.

Abstract

Objective: We describe for the first time (to our knowledge) the mammographic appearance of breast cancer and breast density in carriers of the breast cancer gene BRCA1.

Conclusion: The mammographic appearance of breast cancer in BRCA1 carriers was similar to that in the general population. All mammographic densities were observed. Appropriate mammographic management of these extremely high-risk patients is yet to be determined.

Publication types

  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Breast Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging*
  • Breast Neoplasms / genetics*
  • Carcinoma in Situ / diagnostic imaging*
  • Carcinoma in Situ / genetics*
  • Carcinoma, Ductal, Breast / diagnostic imaging*
  • Carcinoma, Ductal, Breast / genetics*
  • Female
  • Genes, BRCA1 / genetics*
  • Humans
  • Mammography
  • Middle Aged
  • Mutation
  • Risk Factors