Table 4 Results of qualitative grading of void artefacts for the small particle iron oxide high-dose and low-dose groups
Results of assessment | HD group n (% of total) | LD group n (% of total) |
|---|---|---|
Grade 1 (follow-up MRI with good diagnostic quality) | 0 | 6 (100%) |
Grade 2 (follow-up MRI impaired but still readable) | 4 (30%) | 0 |
Grade 3 (follow-up MRI with hampered clinical assessment) | 9 (70%) | 0 |
Artefact in axillary nodes | 6 (46%) | 0 |
Artefact within the fibroglandular tissue | 10 (77%) | 0 |
Artefact on post-operative mammography | 0 | 0 |