Preoperative MRI in breast cancer: effect of breast density on biopsy rate and yield

ConclusionFor women with dense breasts, preoperative MRI was associated with much higher biopsy rates, without concomitant higher cancer detection. Preoperative MRI may be considered for some women, but selecting women based on breast density is not supported by evidence.Trial registrationClinicalTrials.gov: NCT02980848; registered 2017.
Source: Breast Cancer Research and Treatment - Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research