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[MRI-Guided Breast Intervention: Biopsy and Needle Localization].
Journal of the Korean Society of Radiology
|April 13, 2023
Summary
Breast MRI use is rising in Korea, but MRI-guided procedures like biopsy and needle localization are uncommon. This review covers indications, techniques, and considerations for these essential MRI-guided interventions.
Area of Science:
- Radiology
- Oncology
- Medical Imaging
Context:
- Increasing use of breast MRI in Korea.
- Underutilization of MRI-guided procedures (biopsy, needle localization) despite high MRI sensitivity.
- Need for pathologic confirmation of MRI-detected lesions.
Purpose:
- To review Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)-guided procedures for breast lesions.
- To detail indications, techniques, procedural considerations, and limitations of MRI-guided breast interventions.
Summary:
- Breast MRI detects lesions with high sensitivity but limited specificity, necessitating biopsy or localization.
- MRI-guided biopsy and needle localization are crucial for confirming MRI-detected abnormalities.
- This review synthesizes key aspects of performing these procedures.
Impact:
- Aims to improve the utilization and understanding of MRI-guided breast procedures.
- Provides a comprehensive resource for clinicians performing or considering these interventions.
- Enhances diagnostic accuracy for breast lesions detected exclusively by MRI.
