Imaging Choices - Breast MRI

Breast MRI is a highly sensitive examination for the detection of breast cancer. It can detect cancers that cannot be seen by mammography or ultrasound.

Breast MRI utilizes an intravenous contrast. Because tumor cell structure differs from normal cell structure, breast cancer demonstrates faster and more intense contrast enhancement compared with normal breast tissue. It is not limited by breast density or overlapping structures.

Breast MRI requires state-of-the-art MRI scanners, dedicated breast coils, specialized radiologists and the capability of performing Breast MRI guided biopsies.

In March 2007, the American Cancer Society updated the screening recommendations for women at high risk for developing breast cancer over their lifetime, to include screening breast MRI in addition to a mammogram every year.

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