Investigation preferred for evauluation of suspected breast mass in a patient with breast implant is?
High-Yield Explanation
MRI is the technique of choice for assessing the integrity of breast implants, with a sensitivity and specificity of over 90%. When imaging breast implants, no contrast agent is required unless malignancy is suspected. Imaging should be performed in the prone position using a dedicated breast coil. The main goal is to determine whether the implant has ruptured and if so, to establish the location of the leaked filler (usually silicon). NOTE Ix to evaluate a lump in a young female- USG Ix to evaluate painful lump in lactating mothers- USG Ix for differentiating scar Vs residual / recurrence of Ca- MRI IOC in Breast / silicone implant- MRI