The Use of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) A non-invasive scan using magnetic fields to produce tissue images- helps physicians form a more complete understanding of the natures and properties for a specific area of concern. Breast MRI is typically performed as a supporting evaluation to mammography, ultrasound and breast biopsy. Some of the reasons to perform a breast MRI include: to assess multiple tumor locations, especially prior to breast conservation surgery to identify early breast cancer not detected through other means, especially in women with dense breast tissue and those at high risk for the disease to evaluate abnormalities detected by mammography or ultrasound to distinguish between scar tissue and recurrent tumors to determine whether cancer detected by mammography, ultrasound, or after surgical biopsy has spread further in the breast or into the chest wall to assess the effect of chemotherapy to provide additional information on a diseased breast to make treatment decisions to determine the integrity of breast implants Make an Appointment Monday - Friday, 8:00am to 4:45pm 310-517-4709 Locations Making expert breast screening easy and convenient All Locations & Hours