Magnetic Resonance Imaging-Guided Breast Interventions: Role in Biopsy Targeting and Lumpectomies

Magn Reson Imaging Clin N Am. 2015 Nov;23(4):547-61. doi: 10.1016/j.mric.2015.05.004. Epub 2015 Jul 8.

Abstract

Contrast-enhanced breast MR imaging is increasingly being used to diagnose breast cancer and to perform biopsy procedures. The American Cancer Society has advised women at high risk for breast cancer to have breast MR imaging screening as an adjunct to screening mammography. This article places special emphasis on biopsy and operative planning involving MR imaging and reviews use of breast MR imaging in monitoring response to neoadjuvant chemotherapy. Described are peer-reviewed data on currently accepted MR imaging-guided procedures for addressing benign and malignant breast diseases, including intraoperative imaging.

Keywords: Breast cancer; Extent of disease; Lumpectomy; MR imaging guidance; Needle biopsy; Neoadjuvant chemotherapy; Tumor ablation.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Breast / pathology*
  • Breast / surgery*
  • Breast Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Breast Neoplasms / surgery*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Image-Guided Biopsy
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Interventional / methods*
  • Mastectomy, Segmental / methods*