What does a mammogram (MRI) show?

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The article was written by MSc Ton Nu Tra My - Department of Diagnostic Imaging - Vinmec Central Park International General Hospital

Magnetic resonance mammography helps evaluate breast lesions in terms of location, size, morphology, and enhancement. From there, it helps to suggest whether it is a benign lesion such as inflammation, fibrocystic change, breast cyst, fibroadenoma, or malignant lesion (breast cancer).

1. Indications and contraindications

1.1.Specification

Breast cancer screening in high-risk women Assess the extent of breast cancer spread before treatment Evaluate abnormalities that are difficult to identify on mammography and ultrasound. Evaluation of post-treatment follow-up and treatment response Evaluation of breast implant rupture.

1.2. Contraindications

Contraindications related to magnetic resonance imaging: implantation of metal-based electronic devices such as pacemakers, defibrillators, cochlear electrodes, automatic subcutaneous continuous injection machines, immobilization devices Intracranial metal fixation, eye socket, blood vessel < 6 months, thoracic metal foreign body, severe disease condition requires emergency resuscitation equipment for monitoring and treatment. Contraindications related to contrast agents: renal failure with glomerular filtration rate < 30 mL/min, pregnancy or lactation

2. Preparation for breast magnetic resonance imaging

Performer: radiologist and radiologist specialized in radiology. Equipment: Resonator 3.0 Tesla Medicine: can be used to support sedation in cases of patients with fear of the dark, claustrophobia of narrow spaces. Patient: You will be assigned by your doctor to do a checklist on magnetic resonance safety before the scan. Before the scan, the technician or the doctor in the magnetic resonance room will check the checklist again to make sure it is safe to take the MRI.
You will be asked to remove jewelry, watches, credit cards, pins, hair clips, metal zippers, phones and similar metal items before entering the studio. Implantable medical devices can be damaged when entering the MRI room, so during the pre-exam MR safety checklist, the technician or doctor will ask you about this.
Then you need to wear a hospital gown. Pre-scan preparations such as eating and drinking instructions before MRI vary from case to case. If your doctor does not recommend fasting or fasting, you can eat and drink as usual before the scan.
In the case of contrast agents, you may need blood tests to determine if your kidneys are working properly. You will have an intravenous line placed in your arm or forearm before the scan. Your doctor will take your allergy history into account before deciding to use contrast agent.

In some cases, the doctor may prescribe allergy prophylaxis before the scan. Tell the technician or radiologist if you have any serious health problems or have recently had surgery.
You need to inform your doctor and/or technician if you are pregnant. If you have claustrophobia (fear of enclosed spaces) or anxiety, you should talk to your prescribing doctor first, who in some cases may prescribe a sedative before the examination.

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