Overview

• A secondary analysis of the Netherlands-based DENSE Trial shows that abbreviated breast MRI protocols detect cancer with sensitivity and specificity comparable to full-protocol MRI.
• The streamlined approach reduces scan times by up to 80%, with the shortest exams taking under five minutes, and reading times cut by 50%.
• Additional imaging sequences beyond the abbreviated protocol did not enhance diagnostic accuracy for recall decisions, supporting the sufficiency of the minimal protocol.
• Seven expert radiologists conducted 2,072 independent readings to validate the diagnostic consistency of the abbreviated protocol.
• Experts highlight the potential for shorter, more comfortable exams to improve patient experience and enable broader adoption of MRI in screening programs for high-risk populations.