Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of the Breast

Is there any preparation?

No preparation is necessary. We do ask that you bring in your most recent mammography/ ultrasound films at the time of your exam. Patients, who have had their prior exams done at the ACC and have not signed out their films, need not worry about this. Arrangements will be made to have these films at the time of your exam.

Special Notice:

Please be aware of any insurance and/or referral requirements prior to your appointment.

Please note that following an MRI study of the Breast, that it may be necessary to have additional mammographic images or a repeat ultrasound to better locate a finding or findings. This may occur even if you have recently had a mammogram or ultrasound at this institution or an outside institution.

When applicable, please schedule your exam between days 6 and 17 of the menstrual cycle (day one is the 1st day of menses), otherwise there may be excessive enhancement of normal breast glandular tissue. This may require a callback for re-evaluation.