Faculty Advisor(s)
Lynn Blazaskie
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Abstract
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) -guided breast biopsy is a minimally invasive procedure used to obtain tissue samples that look suspicious on a breast MRI. Because MRI has high soft tissue contrast, subtle abnormalities can be detected that may not be seen well in other breast imaging modalities, like mammography or ultrasound. This makes MRI-guided breast biopsy a valuable option in evaluating suspicious breast tissue abnormalities. The MRI-guided breast biopsy uses MR imaging to accurately locate suspicious tissue and perform a minimally invasive biopsy procedure. During the procedure, MRI is used to position a needle in the breast at the location of the desired biopsy site. After checking that the needle is in the correct location, a vacuum-assisted device is utilized to take the sample. Although there are risks like hematoma or infection, the benefits outweigh the risks. Benefits include but are not limited to, brief recovery time, minimally invasive procedure, and less tissue damage than surgical biopsy. As breast cancer remains one of the most common cancers among women, spreading awareness and understanding the use of MRI to guide breast biopsies is important, as it is a valuable method and plays an essential role in diagnosis.
Publication Date
2025
Document Type
Poster
Department
Medical Imaging
Keywords
magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), breast biopsy
Disciplines
Medicine and Health Sciences
Recommended Citation
Derck, Ainsley, "Magnetic Resonance Imaging-Guided Breast Biopsy" (2025). Medical Imaging Senior Posters. 66.
https://digitalcommons.misericordia.edu/medimg_seniorposters/66