Dustin Nguyen DO, Presenter: Nothing to Disclose

Richard S. Ha MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Ralph Thomas Wynn MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Victoria Mango MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Breast MRI is gaining widespread acceptance in high risk screening, post treatment evaluation for recurrence, staging and cancer treatment response. It is critical for the radiologist to be aware of the various breast MRI artifacts and to know their causes in order to minimize potential negative impacts on image interpretation. Teaching points: (1) MRI artifacts in breast imaging. (2) Artifact causes. (3) How to eliminate or reduce the artifact.

Breast MRI introduction including indications and contraindications. Overview of typical breast MRI protocol. Various breast MRI artifacts and their causes. -Imaging findings of artifacts with sample cases. -Methods to minimize or eliminate artifact. Unknowns with multiple-choice questions. Pearls and pitfalls in encountering artifacts. Summary.

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Nguyen, D, Ha, R, Wynn, R, Mango, V, Common and Unusual Breast MRI Artifacts at 1.5 and 3 T: Causes and Fixes.  Radiological Society of North America 2014 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, - ,Chicago IL. http://archive.rsna.org/2014/14005814.html