A 70-year-old woman with average risk asks if breast MRI should be added to biennial mammography. She has no BRCA mutation or prior chest radiation. B...

Question

A 70-year-old woman with average risk asks if breast MRI should be added to biennial mammography. She has no BRCA mutation or prior chest radiation. Best advice?

Accepted Answer

No additional screening beyond mammography

Answer

Add annual MRI

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MRI only if mammogram abnormal

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MRI for dense breasts universally

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Ultrasound screening replaces mammography

us-abfm MCQ (SBA): Breast Cancer Screening

A 70-year-old woman with average risk asks if breast MRI should be added to biennial mammography. She has no BRCA mutation or prior chest radiation. Best advice?