J Korean Soc Radiol.  2023 Mar;84(2):372-385. 10.3348/jksr.2022.0076.

Incidental Extramammary Findings on Preoperative Breast MRI in Breast Cancer Patients: A Pictorial Essay

• Ryoo JA
• Kim SY

• KMID: 2541173
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.3348/jksr.2022.0076

Abstract

Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers and causes several complications in females. Currently, MRI is a necessary method for preoperative studies in patients with breast cancer. A high frequency of breast MRI can lead to an increase in the number of incidental extramammary findings. Moreover, it can provide accurate preoperative workup; therefore, the prognosis of patients can be improved. Herein, we provide several extramammary findings, including the mediastinum, lung, upper abdomen, bone, and soft tissue, correlating with US, chest CT, liver MRI, PET-CT, and bone scan.

Keyword

Breast; Magnetic Resonance Imaging; Breast Cancer