What is the exact accuracy of Breast MRI?
The answer is not completely known, and clearly will ultimately vary depending on local professional expertise, technical quality, and the patient population that is studied. The preponderance of scientific literature, however, suggests an overall sensitivity of 90-98% and specificity as high as 93% (ranging from about 50-93%), figures that far exceed mammography, clinical exam, or any other known technique. It is important to note that studies thus far performed have been directed at women with breast cancer and/or high genetic risk. The accuracy of breast MRI in the general population is not established.
