Breast MRI for Extent of Disease: Association of Demographic Factors and Biopsy Compliance on Surgical Decisions in Patients with BI-RADS 4 and 5 Findings
Abstract:Background The decision to pursue bilateral mastectomy without pathological confirmation of additional preoperative MRI lesions is likely multifactorial. We investigated the association of demographic factors and biopsy compliance following preoperative breast MRI with changes in surgical management in patients with newly diagnosed breast cancer. Methods A retrospective review of BI-RADS 4 and 5 MRIs performed across a health system from March 2018 to November 2021 for assessment of disease extent and preopera… Show more
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