Fig. 2

Changes of breast MRI properties during lactation. MR images of a BRCA carrier scanned twice at the age of 37, while lactating for 4 months (upper panel), and 2 years afterwards, post-weaning (lower panel) are presented. The sequential examinations demonstrate the marked changes in the breast composition and vascular properties between the two periods. A rich fibroglandular tissue, which is exhibited during lactation, reduces dramatically post weaning. Respectively, the breast perfusion reduces considerably, from BPE 3 to BPE 1, as shown on DCE subtraction MIP images, as well as on DCE CAD maps. Add DCE MIP