J Am Board Fam Pract. 2005 Nov-Dec;18(6):478-90.

Current role of magnetic resonance imaging in breast imaging: a primer for the primary care physician.

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University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, School of Osteopathic Medicine, Stratford, NJ, USA. shahs7@umdnj.edu

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Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a widely used imaging tool. Interest in the applicability of this modality in the realm of breast imaging has been steadily increasing over the past 25 years. The purpose of this article is to explore the use of contrast-enhanced MRI in breast imaging as it relates to the primary care physician. The mechanism, factors affecting image quality, basics of interpretation guidelines, and the uses and contraindications for this technique are explored. In addition, studies exploring the use of MRI in various areas of breast imaging are presented. It is hoped that the reader will become knowledgeable in the current utility of the tool as it relates to breast imaging.

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