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However, variability in their clinical application, comparative performance, and impact on workflow and healthcare costs remains a challenge for evidence-based implementation. This structured thematic review aimed to synthesize recent evidence on the clinical applications and decision-making impact of CEM and MRI in breast imaging practice. The review was conducted in accordance with the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. A comprehensive literature search was performed using Scopus and PubMed databases, employing advanced keyword combinations including \u201ccontrast-enhanced mammography\u201d and \u201cmagnetic resonance imaging.\u201d Following systematic screening, eligibility assessment, and quality appraisal, 20 Primary Studies (PS) were included in the final qualitative synthesis. 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