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Is it true that a breast mri can pick up problems in other parts of the body such as the kidneys?
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IT depends: Usually breast MRI is targeted for the breasts only. You may see something in the surrounding skin and soft tissues but it is unlikely to see something abnormal in an area as far as the kidneys. MRI studies have very focused fields of view (like a close up photo). It is unlikely that for breast MRI a whole body scan would be performed.
Answered 5/14/2015
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No: Breast MRI evaluates only the breast tissue (and the very close by chest wall) and is not capable of imaging any other part of the body.
Answered 8/14/2014
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No,: a breast MRI is targeted to the breast region and would not include the kidneys. Sometimes a portion of the upper abdomen may be included, and the upper liver and spleen can be seen. Portions of the chest may be included.
Answered 6/7/2017
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