Faculty Advisor(s)
Elaine Halesey
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Abstract
This project explains the role of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in performing image-guided breast biopsies. General statistics, breast screening protocols, the biopsy procedure, advantages, disadvantages, and new technology are discussed to highlight why MRI-guided breast biopsies are the method of choice. MRI has a high sensitivity to discern various tissues within the body playing a vital role in early detection of breast cancer. Routine breast MRI is explained to help understand how the patient qualifies for a breast MRI, and how the results help determine the next steps. If the lesion is only seen with MRI, then an MRI-guided breast biopsy is indicated. Despite the advantages, MRI-guided breast biopsies present challenges including a notable rate of benign findings and contraindications such as MRI non-conditional implants. The procedure requires special equipment and accurate techniques. Recent technological advancements are introducing image-guided automated robots (IGAR) as a potential alternative to manual biopsies. Ongoing research seeks to refine breast MRI techniques to enhance the specificity, ensuring its continued effectiveness in early cancer detection and treatment decisions.
Publication Date
2024
Document Type
Poster
Department
Medical Imaging
Keywords
magnetic resonance imaging, MRI-guided breast biopsy, image-guided automated robots.
Disciplines
Medicine and Health Sciences
Recommended Citation
Preste, Madison, "MRI-Guided Breast Biopsy" (2024). Student Research Poster Presentations 2024. 3.
https://digitalcommons.misericordia.edu/research_posters2024/3