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The Role of Preoperative Breast MRI in Patients With Early-Stage Breast Cancer

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Breast magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is the most sensitive method available for detecting breast cancer, and its use in clinical practice is on the rise.Preoperative breast MRI plays a vital role in assessing the full extent of disease and identifying additional lesions in the contralateral breast that conventional imaging may overlook.These unexpected findings can lead to significant changes in treatment approaches and may ultimately affect long-term outcomes for patients.Despite this, the value of preoperative breast MRI for early-stage breast cancer patients remains a contentious issue.This review evaluates the existing literature on the influence of preoperative breast MRI on clinical outcomes in this patient population.

Source: Investigative Magnetic Resonance Imaging

DOI: 10.13104/imri.2024.0025

Authors: Woo Jung Choi, Eun Young Chae, Hee Jung Shin, Joo Hee Cha, Hak Hee Kim

Institutions: Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan

Language: English

Topic: MRI in cancer diagnosis

Subfield: Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and Imaging

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

Funder: National Research Foundation of Korea