2024-10-18 17:28:00
During the month of October, the campaign Pink October takes shape in raising awareness about women’s health. Prevention and early diagnosis are fundamental to ensuring female well-being, and it is in this context that breast magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) stands out as an important ally, complementing mammography.
A breast MRI is an exam that uses cutting-edge technology to create detailed images. Unlike mammography and ultrasound, MRI is particularly effective in visualization of dense areas and detection of lesions that may go unnoticed in other types of exams. This ensures a more accurate analysis of the nature of the lesion, distinguishing between benign and malignant conditions with greater clarity.
Likewise, this equipment is capable of identifying changes in early stages. Therefore, planning targeted treatments becomes feasible, allowing a detailed assessment of the extent of the injury and monitoring the effectiveness of therapies over time.
According to the National Cancer Institute (INCA), it is estimated that by 2025, around 73,610 new cases are registeredwith a rate of 66.54 cases per 100 thousand women, resulting in approximately 18 thousand deaths. Although less common, the disease can also affect men, representing around 1% of cases.
It is worth noting that breast MRI is often considered the next step after mammography. This initial examination serves as a trigger to raise the hypothesis of an injury. When there is suspicion, the patient is referred to MRI, which provides a more in-depth and detailed view of the area.
In short, among the main conditions detectable by breast MRI are:
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- Breast injuries: identification of nodules or masses that require further investigation.
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- Dense tissue changes: evaluation of areas that are not visible on conventional mammograms.
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- Tumor assessment: analysis of the nature and extent of identified tumors.
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- Treatment monitoring: assessment of the effectiveness of ongoing therapies.
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- Anomaly analysis: detection of non-specific conditions that may indicate health problems.
In addition to its main indications, the equipment can also be used for the evaluation of implants, pre-surgical planning, analysis of axillary lesions and investigation of metastases, for example. As a result, the use of highly technological equipment is essential, especially when it comes to women’s health care.
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