Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of the BreastMagnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of the BreastResultsMagnetic resonance imaging (MRI) uses a magnetic field and pulses of radio waves to make
pictures of the breast. The
radiologist may discuss the results of the MRI with
you right after the test. Complete results are usually available to your doctor
in 1 to 2 days. An MRI scan can sometimes find a problem in a
breast, even when the size and shape of the breast looks normal. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the breast | Normal: | The breast tissue looks normal in size,
shape, and appearance. |
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No solid masses are present. | A breast implant is intact. | No signs of inflammation or infection are
present. | | Abnormal: | Solid masses are
present. |
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Signs of infection or inflammation are
present. | A breast implant is ruptured. | Underarm lymph nodes do not look
normal. | Medical Review: Sarah Marshall, MD - Family Medicine Howard Schaff, MD - Diagnostic Radiology Last Updated: March 8, 2012 |
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