Breast MRI
Magnetic resonance imaging of the breast — or breast MRI — is a test used to detect breast cancer and other abnormalities in the breast.

A breast MRI captures multiple pictures of your breast. These images are combined, using a computer, to generate detailed pictures. The test is usually performed when your doctor needs more information than a mammogram, ultrasound, or clinical breast exam can provide. In certain situations, such as when a woman has a very high risk of breast cancer, breast MRI may be used, along with mammography as a screening tool for detecting breast cancer.

Breast Biopsy
Lumps or abnormalities in the breast are often detected by physical examination, mammography, or other imaging studies. However, it is not always possible to tell from these imaging tests whether a growth is benign or cancerous.

A breast biopsy is performed to remove some cells—either surgically or through a less invasive procedure—from a suspicious area in the breast. The cells are then examined under a microscope by a lab to determine a diagnosis. Image-guided needle biopsy is not designed to remove the entire lesion.