Magnetic resonance imaging of the breasts (MRI)

At the heart of our hospital, we offer a specialist medical imaging service dedicated to breast health. Thanks to cutting-edge technology and recognised expertise, our team supports every patient with precision and care, from prevention through to diagnosis. Mammograms, ultrasound scans and breast MRIs: our tools enable early detection and optimal monitoring, which are essential for safeguarding your health.

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You will be given a questionnaire.

You will lie on your stomach for 20 minutes. Your breasts will be gently compressed to minimise movement caused by your breathing.
A catheter will be gently inserted into a vein in your arm – a procedure as painless as having a blood test – to facilitate the flow of contrast medium.
An intravenous injection of gadolinium (an MRI-specific contrast agent) will be administered. This agent is not iodine-based and very rarely causes side effects.
As the scan may be noisy, you will be provided with noise-cancelling headphones to reduce the noise from the machine. You may also choose to use earplugs if you prefer.

Once your MRI scan is complete, the radiographer will ask you to wait in the waiting room.
The breast specialist will then come to tell you whether a follow-up scan is necessary.

You may need to undergo further tests (mammogram and/or ultrasound scan and/or biopsy) to confirm the diagnosis. This does not necessarily mean that it is cancer.

This further examination may be carried out on the same day; if not, a new appointment will be arranged for you.

If you suffer from claustrophobia, we can offer you a virtual hypnosis session.

Please contact us 48 hours before the examination on 02/ 434 88 50.