Getting an MRI
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UCSF Radiologist Dr. Bonnie Joe describes how UCSF provides high quality breast MRI exams.
Breast MRI Technique
- Closed systems have better performance than open systems
- High Field Strength (1.5T, 3.0T)
- Dedicated breast coil
- MRI (no radiation)
- Prone positioning (breast hang freely so there is no distortion)
- Feet first entry reduces claustrophobia
- Intravenous Gadolinium contrast
- High resolution scans
Message
- UCSF Women’s Imaging provides high quality breast MRI and breast imaging for cancer detection and evaluation
