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Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
is a relatively new technique that may provide useful information in
a select group of patients. MRI is not used routinely for breast
screening, but rather, sometimes provides more information about a
suspicious area detected on a physician exam or x-ray mammogram. MRI
may demonstrate more diagnostic information about a suspicious area
for women who have dense breast tissue (usually younger women) where
X-ray mammography may not be 100% reliable.
MRI may also
play an important role in treatment planning prior to surgery for
women with a known breast cancer, because it may help to show the
true extent of the cancer. This information could help doctors
decide how extensive the surgery will need to be, and whether
radiation therapy is to be helpful. MRI may also be used for women
with silicone breast implants.
Magnets and
Metal Don't Mix
When you first
enter the MRI clinic, you must let your technologist
know if you have a pacemaker, surgical clips, prosthesis, metal
implants or any other metal objects in your body. Some implants
(e.g., a pacemaker) may be affected by a MRI examination. You should
also let the technologist know if you have been
exposed to metallic flakes or slivers as a result of working around
metal finishing, welding or grinding equipment. The clinic personnel
will then determine whether or not you should proceed with the MRI
examination.
Breast Health Centers
For scheduling, please call: (941) 917-7322
