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By Mayo Clinic staffA breast MRI is a safe procedure that doesn't expose you to radiation. But as with other tests, a breast MRI has benefits and limits. Limits may include:
- A risk of false-positive results. A breast MRI may identify suspicious areas that, after further evaluation, turn out to be benign. These results are known as "false-positives." A false-positive result may cause unneeded anxiety if you undergo additional testing, such as a biopsy, to assess the suspicious areas.
- High costs sometimes not covered by insurance. In some cases, insurance companies won't cover a breast MRI. Before having a breast MRI, check with your insurance company to see whether you'll be covered.
References
- MRI of the breast. Radiology Info. http://www.radiologyinfo.org/en/info.cfm?pg=breastmr. Accessed May 5, 2009.
- El Khouli RH, et al. Magnetic resonance imaging of the breast. Seminars in Roentgenology. 2008;43:265.
- Pruthi S (expert opinion). Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minn. June 13, 2009.
