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Methods for detecting lesions in dense breast tissue using LHRH antagonists

US6540979B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 18, 2001
Grant dateApr 1, 2003
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Expiry dateJan 18, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K49/00
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Improved methods for detecting lesions in dense breast tissue are disclosed. The methods of the invention generally feature administration to a subject of an LHRH antagonist in an amount and for a period of time sufficient to reduce the density of breast tissue prior to generating an image of the breast tissue, for example by mammography, to detect a lesion in the breast tissue. Packaged formulations for reducing breast density in a subject prior to generating an image of the subject's breast tissue, comprising an LHRH antagonist packaged with instructions for using the LHRH antagonist to reduce breast density in a subject prior to imaging the breast tissue, are also disclosed.

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