Breast MRI : Fundamentals and Technical Aspects

Breast MRI has emerged as a valuable adjunct to the conventional imaging modalities in the detectionof primary and recurrent breast cancer.

Breast MRI has emerged as a valuable adjunct to the conventional imaging modalities in the detectionof primary and recurrent breast cancer. Yet, most radiologists who rely on MRI do not have knowledgeof the fundamentals so essential to achieving and maintaining high image quality.With a focus on the basic imaging principles of breast MRI rather than on mathematical equations, thisbook takes a practical approach to imaging protocols that helps radiologists increase their diagnosticeffectiveness. The text walks the reader through the basics of MRI, making it especially accessible tobeginners. From a detailed outline of equipment prerequisites for obtaining high quality breast MRI toinstructions on how to optimize image quality, expanded discussions on how to obtain optimizeddynamic information, and explanations of good and bad imaging techniques, the book covers the topicsthat are most relevant to performing breast MRI.