Jessica Langer MD, Presenter: Nothing to Disclose

Mona Tarun Vakil MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Kara-Lee Pool MD , Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Colin J. Wells MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Melissa Marie Joines MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

The purpose of this exhibit is to provide an overview of breast Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) and the accreditation process in order to assist clinicians and institutions incorporating breast MRI into their practices.

This exhibit will: (1) Review the indications for breast MRI (2) Provide an overview of the physics behind breast MRI, including examples of commonly encountered artifacts with both 1.5 and 3 Tesla magnets (3) Describe breast MRI at our institution, including our protocols and quality control measures (4) Discuss the MRI accreditation process with regards to image preparation and submission as per ACR guidelines (5) Include examples of how suboptimal quality MRI images may mask and/or mimic disease

http://abstract.rsna.org/uploads/2014/14002598/14002598_u8jy.pdf

Langer, J, Vakil, M, Pool, K, Wells, C, Joines, M, Staying Abreast of Breast MRI: A How-to Guide for Incorporating Breast Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) into your Practice.  Radiological Society of North America 2014 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, - ,Chicago IL. http://archive.rsna.org/2014/14002598.html