MRI Evaluation to Assess the Relationship Between the Areolar Margin and Underlying Breast Paryenchyma Attachments to the Dermis
Inclusion Criteria:
- Have one of the following indications for MRI study of the breast - screening for
high risk without evidence of disease, have existing breast cancer with need for
evaluation of extent of disease or to rule out additional occult cancer, or to have
an equivocal mammogram or ultrasound requiring additional information from MRI.
- No prior breast surgery including prior excisional biopsies for disease performed
with surgical technique, breast augmentation, reduction mammoplasty or breast lift
with or without implants.
- Capable of fitting into the MRI machine.
- Permission to contact and consent the patient to participate from the investigator(s)
- Provide written informed consent and Authorization for Use/Disclosure of PHI
Exclusion Criteria:
- Have a contraindication to MRI study.
- Prior breast surgery - this includes: prior excisional biopsies for disease performed
with surgical technique, breast augmentation, reduction mammoplasty or breast lift
with or without implants [Patients may have undergone prior percutaneous (needle)
biopsy or fine needle aspiration]
- Inability to fit into the MRI machine.
- Psychological factors that may interfere with successful completion of the study
- Refusal to provide written informed consent and/or Authorization for Use/Disclosure
of PHI