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Breast MRI

 

Advanced breast imaging option

MRI is a noninvasive procedure and uses a magnetic field and radio waves to create detailed images of the organs and tissues within the body. Breast MRI produces hundreds of cross-sectional images of the breasts as well as three-dimensional images to be viewed and studied by the radiologist.

Breast MRI vs. mammograms

Absolutely not. Breast MRI has emerged as a valuable technique in the identification of breast diseases but does not replace other screening and diagnostic procedures such as mammograms and ultrasounds. Physical exams and breast self-exams are also important.

For patients with breast implants, MRI is useful in examining implants as well as the surrounding breast tissue.

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How Breast MRIs are used

Nationally recognized breast centers perform breast MRI to:

  • Diagnose a breast implant rupture
  • Evaluate questions raised on mammograms or ultrasounds
  • Monitor high-risk patients
  • Post-surgery and post-radiation follow-up
  • Staging of breast cancer and treatment planning
  • Surgical planning

The procedure

You will lie on your stomach on the examination table with your breasts placed in openings so they hang down from your chest. You will receive a contrast medium intravenously (IV) during the MRI. The technologist will place an IV in your arm or hand before your scan to administer the contrast. The contrast medium will highlight the blood flow to your breast tissues.

The examination will take about 40 minutes. The scanner makes a loud knocking noise, but you should not feel any discomfort. It’s important that you remain still during the exam, and the technologist will help you find a comfortable position for the procedure.

After the MRI

Your breast MRI will be thoroughly reviewed and correlated with your mammography and ultrasound. Radiologists who specialize in breast MRI images will provide your doctor with their findings to form your treatment plan.

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Newton, MA 02462
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