BI-RADS-MRI: a primer

AJR Am J Roentgenol. 2006 Aug;187(2):W152-60. doi: 10.2214/AJR.05.0572.

Abstract

Objective: Variations in breast MRI techniques and descriptions of morphologic findings led to the development of a breast MRI lexicon. This lexicon, the American College of Radiology's BI-RADS-MRI, includes terminology for describing lesion architecture and enhancement characteristics. We show the use of these descriptors on breast MR images obtained at our institution.

Conclusion: BI-RADS-MRI is a common language with which to report MRI findings of studies from different institutions.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Breast Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging* / methods
  • Middle Aged
  • Terminology as Topic*