Investig Magn Reson Imaging.
2025 Mar;29(1):23-30. 10.13104/imri.2024.0025.
The Role of Preoperative Breast MRI in Patients With Early-Stage Breast Cancer
- Affiliations
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- 1Department of Radiology and Research Institute of Radiology, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
- KMID: 2566261
- DOI: http://doi.org/10.13104/imri.2024.0025
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.
