Breast magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is the most sensitive of the available imaging
modalities to characterize breast cancer. Breast MRI has gained clinical acceptance for …

This article addresses some of the current controversies in breast magnetic resonance
imaging (MRI), including (a) Is MR mammography a suitable magnetic resonance imaging …

Abstract Purpose of Review This article aims to provide an updated overview of the
indications for diagnostic breast magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), discusses the available …

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is an important new tool for imaging of the breast. MRI
has now been demonstrated to be the most sensitive imaging method for detecting breast …

The age-adjusted rate of death from breast cancer in the United States was 24% lower in
2003 than it was in 1989, 1 a decline that has been attributed principally to both the role of …

Magnetic resonance (MR) imaging has demonstrated superior sensitivity for invasive and in
situ cancer detection 1–18 as well as more accurate tumor sizing compared with physical …

The diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer is dependent upon accurate depiction of the
disease by diagnostic imaging. In a number of clinical situations, conventional breast …

Use of breast MRI in the preoperative evaluation of patients recently diagnosed with breast
cancer has increased significantly over the past 10 years because of its well-documented …

With the introduction of contrast agents, advances in surface coil technology, and
development of new imaging protocols, contrast agent–enhanced magnetic resonance (MR) …

Conclusion Breast MR has considerable clinical promise. A variety of breast imaging needs
cannot be adequately addressed by conventional, lower-cost methods. The appropriate …