The Role of Preoperative Breast MRI in Patients With Early-Stage Breast Cancer
- Author:
Woo Jung CHOI
1
;
Eun Young CHAE
;
Hee Jung SHIN
;
Joo Hee CHA
;
Hak Hee KIM
Author Information
- Publication Type:Review Article
- From:Investigative Magnetic Resonance Imaging 2025;29(1):23-30
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
- Abstract: Breast magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is the most sensitive method available for detecting breast cancer, and its use in clinical practice is on the rise. Preoperative breast MRI plays a vital role in assessing the full extent of disease and identifying additional lesions in the contralateral breast that conventional imaging may overlook. These unexpected findings can lead to significant changes in treatment approaches and may ultimately affect long-term outcomes for patients. Despite this, the value of preoperative breast MRI for early-stage breast cancer patients remains a contentious issue. This review evaluates the existing literature on the influence of preoperative breast MRI on clinical outcomes in this patient population.
