Breast MRI

A Breast MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) is a supplemental tool for detecting and staging breast cancer and other breast abnormalities. This procedure should not replace mammography or ultrasound imaging. A physician may order a Breast MRI for the following indications:

• To evaluate abnormalities detected by mammography                                
• To identifiy early breast cancer
• A screening tool for patient's who have breast implants or scar tissue
• To evaluate the progress of chemotherapy
• To differentiate scar tissue from recurrent tumors
• To determine how much cancer has spread further in the breast
• To determine the integrity of breast implants

A Breast MRI at TOWER is performed on a High Field MRI unit for the highest image quality. Once the exam is completed, our board certified sub-specialized Women's Imaging radiologist will interpret your exam. All results will be sent to the ordering physician.

Our team of Board Certified Radiologists who sub-specialize in Women's Imaging include Shelly P. Baumann, M.D., Stephen A. Stenzler, M.D., and Miguel H. Del Toro, M.D. It is our mission to provide high quality, state-of-the-art diagnostic services that are professional, convenient, patient, and physician oriented. If your physician has ordered a Breast MRI exam, please contact one of our bilingual scheduling agents at (813) 24-TOWER to reserve an appointment.

Prep Instructions:

Bilateral Diagnostic:
Nothing by mouth 3 hours before exam
No estrogen or hormone replacement therapy (medication for Hot Flashes ONLY) for 4 weeks prior to exam
Continue all other hormones (example: For Chemotherapy, Thyroid Disease, Birth Control, etc...)
Implants (Rupture): Nothing by mouth 3 hours before exam