A magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) array coil system and method for breast
imaging are provided. The MRI array coil system includes a top coil
portion with two openings configured to receive therethrough objects to
be imaged. The MRI array coil system further includes a bottom coil
portion having two openings configured to access from sides of the bottom
coil portion the objects to be imaged. The top coil portion and bottom
coil portion each have a plurality of coil elements configured to provide
parallel imaging.
