RSS Feed on Applied Radiologyhttp://www.appliedradiology.com RSS Feed on Applied RadiologyMR-guided breast interventions: Pearls and pitfalls, Part 1http://www.appliedradiology.com//Issues/2011/03/Articles/AR_03-11_Ojeda/MR-guided-breast-interventions--Pearls-and-pitfalls,-Part-1.aspx<p>Contrast enhanced dynamic breast MRI (CED-BMRI) has evolved into an invaluable complement to conventional techniques for breast cancer detection, diagnosis, staging and treatment follow-up. For lesions identified by breast MRI that are occult with other imaging modalities and by physical exam, the availability of MR-guided interventions is crucial. In this first of a two-part manuscript, the authors discuss the technique for breast MR-guided core biopsy utilizing a grid system for lesion localization. In part 2, pitfalls and complications of the biopsy procedure are discussed. In addition, pearls related to the performance of MR-guided biopsy are imparted. </p>Thursday, 24 Feb 2011 13:24:39 GMT