Optimizing Your Breast MRI Technique
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Introduction Breast magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is finding wider application in the clinical management of breast cancer and both the technology and performance standards for breast MRI continue to improve. In 2003, the American College of Radiology (ACR) added MRI and ultrasound to its publication of the ACR BIRADS Breast Imaging Reporting and Data System [1], providing guidelines for performing and interpreting breast MRI. Developments in breast coil technology, biopsy equipment and CAD systems are all contributing to improved utilization of breast MRI. In the following review, we discuss the technical aspects of breast MRI and consider some of the clinical indications that are emerging.
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Indications for Breast MRI Magnetic Resonance Imaging, or MRI, is a painless way to look inside the body and provide your doctor with specific information about certain areas of your body. MRI utilizes a combination of a magnetic field, radio waves, and computer processing to derive images. In certain cases, BREAST MRI can provide additional information about your breast structure which may not...
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