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  • Breast MR imaging is a key tool for high-risk breast cancer screening and diagnosis.
  • Breast parenchymal enhancement (BPE) is a normal finding on MR imaging after contrast administration.
  • BPE exhibits significant variability influenced by physiological and therapeutic factors.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide a comprehensive review of recent literature on breast parenchymal enhancement (BPE).
  • To discuss factors affecting BPE, including menopausal status, hormone use, and cancer treatment.
  • To explore the association between BPE and breast cancer risk and treatment outcomes.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of recent studies on breast parenchymal enhancement (BPE).
  • Analysis of factors influencing BPE.
  • Evaluation of BPE's role in breast cancer risk stratification and treatment response prediction.

Main Results:

  • Breast parenchymal enhancement (BPE) is highly variable.
  • Menopausal status, exogenous hormone use, and breast cancer treatments significantly impact BPE.
  • The degree of BPE is linked to breast cancer risk and may predict treatment outcomes.

Conclusions:

  • Breast parenchymal enhancement (BPE) is a crucial imaging biomarker in breast MR imaging.
  • Understanding BPE variability is essential for accurate interpretation in high-risk populations.
  • Further research on BPE may refine breast cancer risk assessment and treatment strategies.