The role of MRI in assessment of asymmetrical breast densities

This study included 86 women presented with asymmetric breast densities, seen on either routine screening or diagnostic mammogram.The aim of this work was to review the diagnostic role of breast MRI in the assessment of the clinical significance and outcomes of asymmetric breast densities identified on mammograms.All patients underwent clinical examinations, bilateral mammography, breast ultrasonography, and MR mammography including dynamic contrast study.ResultsMRI showed asymmetric breast densities secondary to benign changes in 62 patients (72%) and malignant lesions in 24 patients (27.9%).