Screening Mammography: A Pilot Study on Its Pertinence in Indian Population by Means of a Camp.

Introduction: Breast cancer incidence and related mortality is increasing in Indian women. Indian ladies hesitate to seek medical care for breast related issues. Screening mammography, proved to effectively reduce mortality, has been deemed not feasible in Indian context due to cost considerations.

MRI Evaluation of Local Extent of Carcinoma Cervix - Is Post Contrast Imaging Needed in Every Case?

Introduction: Carcinoma cervix is widely prevalent among women in developing countries. Post contrast Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) utilising spin echo T1 weighted sequence with fat suppression is widely practiced as part of evaluation of carcinoma cervix. However, it is unclear if such post contrast imaging provides any additional information other than adding to the cost of imaging.