My doctor says he will perform a breast biopsy using MRI. Is this really necessary?

In some women, the mass may be very small and difficult to easily access blindly. Thus, an MRI breast biopsy may be required.  MRI is a very sophisticated radiological imaging device that can identify very small breast lesions. Prior to the procedure, you will be asked to like down on a flat table and an MRI of the breasts is obtained. Once the lesion has been documented, it is mapped out and marked. A small needle is inserted into the mass and a biopsy is performed. This procedure does not take more than 20-30 minutes, is not painful but MRI is expensive. Perhaps you should ask your doctor why he cant do the biopsy using ultrasound. Doctors do tend to order expensive tests, especially when you have great insurance!