Will my mri biospy be done with contrast?

Posted by jeaniem @jeaniem, 1 day ago

I am 64 and post menopause. I started with a unilateral clear spontaneous nipple discharge several months ago, mri noted a 2.6 cm linear enhancement. I will have mri biospy in a few days and am wondering if contrast will be used again. I checked my patient portal and called the coordinator but am finding no answers.

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babs28 | @babs28 | 9 hours ago

I had contrast with my MRI biopsies.

jeaniem | @jeaniem | 7 hours ago

Thank you. Finally got a response from the imaging center, stating that since an mri found the area it needs to be mri biopsied with contrast as well. I was hoping no contrast as I have heard that the less contrast dyes over a lifetime is best.

ruffianfan55 | @ruffianfan55 | 7 hours ago

Yes, they will do an MRI with and without contrast. I wouldn’t worry about the contrast dye, they need it to visualize your lesion. I am going to have to have one every year for the foreseeable future. I am 71 and had the exact same thing in Jan 2025. No calcifications or abnormalities on mammogram, but a slight nipple discharge. MRI showed non mass enhancement. From the biopsy, I was diagnosed with DCIS, but also had a 4mm foci of IDC. I had a lumpectomy and opted for radiation via brachytherapy. I was taking anastrozole since my cancer was ER+Pr+, but have discontinued for now. I may resume it shortly, since I tolerated it well.
Warm wishes to you, it’s quite a lot when you’re going through it all, but there will be better days before you know it. This forum is the best! I’ve answered and asked many questions throughout my diagnosis and treatment. The contrast dye is mostly a problem if you have kidney disease, which they screen you for before they use it. 💚