Breast MRI

Magnetic resonance imaging of the breast (breast MRI), commonly used for dense breasts, is a highly accurate imaging modality for detecting early breast cancer and other abnormalities without using excess radiation. It’s often used alongside digital mammograms and digital breast tomosynthesis to offer detailed visualization of breast lesion margins.

New low-field scanner detects cancer spread better than traditional breast MRI
Researchers involved in its development are hopeful that the scanner could eventually lead to improved outcomes in cancer patients who require surgery to remove malignant tissue.
MRI technique makes breast cancer 'glow' on imaging
The technique highlights differences in how water molecules move through cancerous tissue in comparison to healthy tissue.
Deep learning reconstruction cuts breast MRI scan times in half
The use of DLR also provides greater flexibility with protocols in comparison to conventional single-shot echo-planar imaging.
AI effectively flags mammograms of women who would benefit from supplemental MRI
Experts involved in the algorithm's development believe its time-saving potential could help improve both radiologist workflows and patient outcomes.
AI model spots up to 30% of breast cancers missed on MRI
Re-evaluation by the second look algorithm could result in a cancer diagnosis up to one year earlier, especially for high risk disease.

Deep learning rivals fellowship-trained radiologists at segmenting breast cancers on MRI

Researchers trained their platforms on more than 60,000 individual breast scans, significantly more than most architectures.

Machine learning uses MRI to predict lymphovascular invasion in breast cancer patients

These algorithms could fill in where postoperative biopsy sometimes falls short, experts explained in Academic Radiology.

While promising, machine learning still misses 20% of cancers on breast MRIs, analysis shows

AI proved useful for detecting axillary lymph node metastases but isn’t yet ready for clinics, experts said recently.

Providers are requesting fewer preoperative MRIs for breast cancer patients

Female surgeons, in particular, are abiding by evidence-based guidelines, but a more selective approach is still needed among doctors.

Fast breast MRI ready for clinical use following shorter read times, accurate cancer detection

Abbreviated MRI protocols not only shorten exam times but may significantly reduce costs and improve breast cancer screening overall.

Here’s how radiologists should manage COVID-19 vaccine side effects spotted on breast MRI exams

Doctors have increasingly been seeing breast exams with swollen lymph nodes imitating cancer in patients who have received a vaccine, prompting Penn Medicine providers to offer up guidance.

New suspicious findings on breast MRI performed during therapy are unlikely to be cancer

University of California, San Francisco, researchers found unusual lesions in 5.5% of cases and none were malignant.

Breast MRI in cancer survivors results in more unneeded biopsies

Adding MRI to mammography screening for breast cancer detects more cancers, but results in more unnecessary biopsies, according to a June 4 study published in Radiology.

Breast MRI

New low-field scanner detects cancer spread better than traditional breast MRI

MRI technique makes breast cancer 'glow' on imaging

Deep learning reconstruction cuts breast MRI scan times in half

AI effectively flags mammograms of women who would benefit from supplemental MRI

AI model spots up to 30% of breast cancers missed on MRI