Breast MRI for Diagnosis and Monitoring
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Breast MRI Web server
Some doctors believe MRI can distinguish a breast cancer from normal breast gland tissue better than other techniques. But breast MRI is expensive and requires highly specialized equipment and highly trained experts. Relatively few breast MRI centers exist, especially outside of major cities. MRI also cannot detect calcifications calcium deposits in breast tissue that could be a sign of cancer. Finally, MRI can dislodge certain metal devices, such as pacemakers, in some people.