Breast MRI is a non-invasive procedure used to determine what the inside of the breast looks like without having to do a conventional mammogram (which uses X rays).
Each exam produces many images of the breast, cross-sectional in all three directions (side-to-side, top-to-bottom, front-to-back).
No ionizing radiation (X ray) is needed, and the technique is believed to have no side effects.

Breast MRI is an evolving technology and does not completely replace standard screening and diagnostic procedures.
Pathologies of the breast are often more conspicuous following a contrast agent injection. MRI has been shown to detect small breast lesions that may not be as apparent on mammography, and MRI can successfully image dense breast tissue (common in younger women) and breast implants.

For MRI of the breast, the patient lies face down with the breasts positioned in a recess containing the signal receiver (also known as the breast coil).

Scan times may vary depending upon the individual case.

MRI of the Breast

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