Breast Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) - Homerton University ...

hospital. You will have to remove all jewellery or anyother metallic items, preferably before you come foryour investigation. The hospital is not responsible forloss of any valuables.Who will I see?You will be looked after by a small team including aradiologist and radiographer who will perform theexamination.If you have any questions you can ask them.What happens during the MRI scan?You will be taken into a special room and madecomfortable on the table. During an MRI of thebreast, you will be asked to lie on your stomach onthe scanning table.Breast MRI MachineThe breasts are placed into the specially designedhollows in the table, which contains coils that detectthe magnetic signal. The coils do not cause anydiscomfort to the breast.The table is then moved into the magnetic tube forthe scan to take place.5