Artifacts in Breast Magnetic Resonance Imaging.
As breast magnetic resonance imaging has evolved to become a routine part of clinical practice, so too has the need for radiologists to be aware of its potential pitfalls and limitations. Unique challenges arise in the identification and remedy of artifacts in breast magnetic resonance imaging, and it is important that radiologists and technicians work together to optimize protocols and monitor examinations such that these may be minimized or avoided entirely. This article presents patient-related and technical artifacts that may give rise to reduced image quality and ways to recognize and reduce them.
Department of Radiology, Columbia University Medical Center, New York Presbyterian Hospital, New York, NY. Electronic address: ma3415@columbia.edu.
Marina-Portia
MP
Anthony
Department of Radiology, Columbia University Medical Center, New York Presbyterian Hospital, New York, NY.
Dustin
D
Nguyen
Department of Radiology, Columbia University Medical Center, New York Presbyterian Hospital, New York, NY.
Lauren
L
Friedlander
Department of Radiology, Columbia University Medical Center, New York Presbyterian Hospital, New York, NY.
Victoria
V
Mango
Department of Radiology, Columbia University Medical Center, New York Presbyterian Hospital, New York, NY.
Ralph
R
Wynn
Department of Radiology, Columbia University Medical Center, New York Presbyterian Hospital, New York, NY.
Richard
R
Ha
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