Major Applications of MRI in Breast Imaging
| Applications | MEDLINE Search Terms |
|---|---|
| Staging of breast cancer (including determining involvement of pectoral musculature) | Magnetic resonance imaging AND breast cancer staging |
| Determination of recurrent/residual disease after treatment | Magnetic resonance imaging AND breast cancer AND residual disease |
| Determination of occult breast cancer (especially in patients with negative mammograms) | Magnetic resonance imaging AND breast cancer AND unknown primary |
| Possible use as a screening tool in patients at high risk for breast cancer | Magnetic resonance imaging AND breast cancer AND high risk |