Magnetic Resonance Imaging at the Magee-Womens Breast Cancer Program

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) uses a computer, a magnetic field, and radio waves to produce images of the soft tissues in the body.

Imaging experts at the Magee-Womens Breast Cancer Program use MRI in conjunction with traditional mammography to provide high-quality breast images that may lead to the early diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer.

We use MRI, sometimes called magnetic resonance mammography (MRM), when imaging the breasts for:

• diagnosing breast implant rupture
• surgical planning 
• breast cancer staging and treatment planning
• post-surgery and post-radiation follow up
• monitoring high-risk patients with a known or suspected genetic mutation that may cause breast cancer

Learn more about Magee-Womens High-Risk Breast Cancer Program.

Learn about available diagnostic procedures at the Magee-Womens Breast Cancer Program in Knowledge is Power: Diagnostics and Biopsy Services for Breast Evaluation, a seven-part video series that includes segments on:

• Introduction
• Ultrasound
• MRI
• Ultrasound Breast Biopsy
• MRI Breast Biopsy
• Stereotactic Biopsy
• Needle Localization