Breast MRI

MRI of the breast offers the latest advancements in the fight against breast cancer. MRI of the breast is now approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for use as a supplemental tool, in addition to conventional mammography, to help diagnose breast cancer.

Breast MRI is often used to investigate breast concerns first detected with mammography or other imaging exams. Breast MRI is also an excellent tool in imaging augmented breasts; including both the breast tissue surrounding the implant (abnormalities or signs of breast cancer can sometimes be obscured by the implant on a mammogram).

Breast MRI is an excellent technology used for breast cancer staging, determining the most appropriate treatment, and for patient follow-up after breast cancer treatment.

Integrating Breast MRI into the Diagnostic Algorithm

As we’ve seen, breast MRI is a powerful diagnostic tool and its role in breast imaging is steadily expanding. Today its use is indicated in five clinical situations:

-Screening high-risk women

-Evaluating indeterminate cases, especially with dense- or small-breasted woman

-Preoperative staging

-Evaluating response to treatment, especially to allow for lumpectomy rather than mastectomy

-Screening and evaluation of women with cancer symptoms and breast implants

Breast MRI is offered at selected UMIH locations, please call (310)474-2288 ext. 106 for more information.