Some Limitations Of Breast MRI You Need To Know

Breast MRI is a highly effective technique for detection of abnormally growing cells.

While it mostly manages to showcase the results accurately, there is no denying in fact that breast MRI comes with some limitations below. As we are here togive you a true account of everything related to breast MRI, we are listing some of the limitations below:

·       The quality of images depends upon the extent to which you stay still. If something is making you feel uncomfortable and you are not able to stay still because of some nervousness or anxiety, the image quality is likely to deteriorate.

·       Though open units are meant for such purpose, however; they are rarely available and even if they are available, some of the patients because of their very large stature shall not fit in the unit.

·       Irregularity in heartbeat is also known for affecting image quality.

·       MRI might not always succeed in distinguishing between edema (a fluid) and cancer tissues.

·       As MRI involves so much use of machinery and technology, it is not economical and may be unaffordable for many patients.

·       Some studies forbid pregnant women from undergoing an MRI. Though there is no direct evidence, it is argued that MRI might bring harm to the fetus.