Does direct MR galactography have the potential to become an alternative diagnostic tool in patients with pathological nipple discharge

Abstract Purpose To compare direct magnetic resonance galactography (dMRG) and conventional galactography (CGal). Materials and Methods Thirty women underwent CGal and dMRG. Duct localization and the depth of the assumed underlying pathology in CGal and dMRG were analyzed. Results Comparing CGal and dMRG, there was no significant difference regarding sector localization, but for depth of pathology ( P =.023). Conclusion Duct localization with dMRG was possible with the same reliability as with CGal. Thus, dMRG may have the potential to become an alternative method to CGal.