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Review
. 2014 May;52(3):591-608.
doi: 10.1016/j.rcl.2014.02.013.

MR evaluation of breast implants

Michael S Middleton  1
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Review

MR evaluation of breast implants

Michael S Middleton. Radiol Clin North Am. 2014 May.

Abstract

This article describes the rationale and indications for breast implant-related magnetic resonance (MR) imaging, alone or in combination with breast cancer-related MR imaging. Basic silicone chemistry, implant styles, and normal appearances of breast implants are described. The various presentations of breast implant rupture are described, and a 4-point staging scheme for intracapsular rupture is reviewed. Finally, a discussion of what the reviewing physician needs to know is presented, both before breast implant MR examinations are requested and afterward, when results are reported.

Keywords: Breast; Deflation; Implant; MR; Prosthesis; Rupture; Saline; Silicone.

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