Breast MRI

A picture of your breast health you can only see here.

Definitive answers you need for important breast health decisions are faster and easier with breast MRI services at the OSU Biomedical Imaging Center. Our world-class Prisma 3T MRI technology at OSU provides superior screening and diagnostic imagery.

BREAST MRI SCREENINGS
Abbreviated Breast MRI (AB-MRI) is a screening procedure for women ages 40–70 with dense breast tissue and who have a low to moderate lifetime breast cancer risk. Research shows that AB-MRI has the highest cancer detection rate of all types of breast imaging across all breast density categories. They are most effective when used in conjunction with a mammogram. Scan time for AB-MRI is 20 minutes.

How to get an AB-MRI
AB-MRI requires an order from your physician. Ask your physician if AB-MRI is an option for you based on your breast tissue and lifetime breast cancer risk. AB-MRIs are covered by some insurance plans, and available for $525 without insurance.

DIAGNOSTIC BREAST MRI
A diagnostic breast MRI requires an order from your physician and is typically
covered by most insurances. Diagnostic breast MRI is used for a variety of reasons:

  • Determining the extent of previously detected breast cancer.
  • Evaluating abnormalities detected by mammography.
  • Examining for cancer in women who have implants or scar tissue.
  • Determining whether lumpectomy or mastectomy would be more effective.
  • Determining whether breast cancer has spread into the chest wall.

The difference between mammography and breast MRI

MAMMOGRAPHY

  • Sensitivity is limited by both breast tissue density and complexity.
  • Uses ionizing radiation and tissue compression to create images of your breast.

BREAST MRI

  • Sensitivity is not limited by breast tissue density or complexity.
  • Uses strong magnets to make very detailed images of your breast.

OSU Medicine has the most advanced MRI screening and diagnostic services available for the early detection of breast cancer.

For information on breast MRI screenings and diagnostics, call the OSU Biomedical Imaging Center at OSU Biomedical Imaging Center at 539-325-6560.