Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the breast

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The article was written by Specialist Doctor I Nguyen Tien Phu - Department of Diagnostic Imaging and Nuclear Medicine - Vinmec Times City International Hospital

Breast MRI is a technique that uses nuclear magnetic resonance to reconstruct the structure of the mammary gland, helping to detect abnormalities in the mammary glands. Breast MRI systems usually have a magnetic force of 1.5 Tesla or more (Tesla is a unit of measurement for magnetic field strength). At Vinmec, the MRI system has a large magnetic force of 3 Tesla for high resolution images.

1. How does the shooting process take place?

You will be in a prone position. You are injected with a magnetic contrast agent to help detect the lesions. The machine records images, you can feel the noise when the machine is working.

2. What is this technique used for?

Screening for early detection of breast cancer Complementary to x-ray and ultrasound when there are unclear, difficult to identify lesions. Assess the stage of breast cancer, monitor response after treatment. Chest pocket review.

3. When is the right time to do this survey?

2nd week of menstrual cycle.

4.What should I prepare before shooting?

Fast for about 4 hours before the scan Notify your doctor if you have metal implants in your body. Renal function test by blood creatinine index.

5.How is the assessment and return of results?

A specialist doctor analyzes the acquired images to make a diagnosis.
Results will be returned within the specified time.

6. What are the benefits and risks of this approach?

Benefits : The MRI method is intensive exploration, non-invasive and does not use radiation, has high sensitivity and specificity, can detect lesions from a very young age. Risks: In general, an MRI scan is not harmful to your health. Vinmec International General Hospital is one of the hospitals that not only ensures professional quality with a team of leading medical professionals, a system of modern equipment and technology. The hospital provides comprehensive and professional medical examination, consultation and treatment services, with a civilized, polite, safe and sterile medical examination and treatment space.

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