Women's Services
Mammogram
Digital Mammography uses computers and specially designed digital detectors to produce an image that can be displayed on a high-resolution computer monitor and transmitted and stored just like a computer file. The key role of mammography is in identifying a site of breast cancer early in its development when it is very small and often a year or two before it is large enough to be felt as a lump. These small cancers have a much better response to treatment and often require much less surgical or drug treatment. Mammography detects approximately 2-3 times as many "early" breast cancers as physical examination and is the best method for screening for breast cancer.
Breast Ultrasound
Breast Ultrasound, also known as sonography or ultrasonography, is frequently used to evaluate breast abnormalities that are found with screening or diagnostic mammography or during a physician performed clinical breast exam. Ultrasound allows significant freedom in obtaining images of the breast from almost any orientation. Ultrasound is excellent at imaging cysts, which are round, fluid-filled pockets inside the breast. Additionally, ultrasound can often quickly determine if a suspicious area is in fact a benign cyst (always non-cancerous) or a solid mass which, may require a biopsy to determine if it is malignant (cancerous).
Osteoporosis Scan - DEXA
Dual-Energy X-ray Absorptiometry (DEXA) examinations estimate the amount of bone mineral content in specific areas of your body. DEXA exams measure the amount of x-rays that are absorbed by the bones in your body. Two x-ray energies allow the radiologist to tell the difference between bone and soft tissue, giving a very accurate estimation of bone density. Often confused with a nuclear medicine bone scan, a bone density scan is faster and does not require a radionuclide injection.
Breast MRI
The survival rate of breast cancer is greatly improving - thanks to early detection and today's modern technology. Radiology Ltd. understands the importance of incorporating new and innovative methods to diagnose and treat patients. Breast MRI has emerged as a powerful tool both in detecting breast cancer and determining the extent of the disease once it is diagnosed. Magnetic Resonance Imaging is a non-invasive, usually painless procedure that uses a magnetic field and radio waves to create digital images of your breast that can be used as an extremely sensitive method of disease detection throughout the breast and surrounding area.
Stereotactic Breast Biopsy
The stereotactic biopsy identifies breast abnormalities. This procedure is very useful when suspicious changes can't be seen by a mammogram or an ultrasound. It is a minimally invasive way to obtain a sample of breast tissue for further diagnosis, and it is also faster and less painful than traditional surgerical biopsy. Stereotactic technology uses a computer to enable radiologists to locate and obtain a sample of the precise center of the questionable area. It uses "stereo" x-rays (x-rays taken from multiple angles) and a special biopsy needle.
Ultrasound-Guided Breast Biopsy
An ultrasound-guided breast biopsy is performed by using ultrasound to locate the area in question. Unlike procedures that require the use of X-Ray, ultrasound-guided biopsy requires no exposure to radiation. This procedure is very useful when suspicious changes can't be seen by a mammogram or an ultrasound. This type of biopsy is a minimally invasive way to obtain a sample of breast tissue for further diagnosis. It is also faster and less painful than traditional surgery biopsy.
Uterine Fibroid Embolization
Uterine fibroid embolization (UFE) is a nonsurgical treatment for benign uterine tumors, called leiomyomas, or fibroids. Fibroids may cause very heavy menstrual cycles, a condition called abnormal uterine bleeding. Also, large fibroids can press on adjacent organs, such as the bladder and cause pelvic pain, frequent urination, and a general pelvic pressure sensation.
Breast MRI Biopsy
During Breast MRI biopsy, magnetic resonance imaging is used to guide the radiologist's instruments to the site of the abnormality identified on your earlier MRI study. MRI is an imaging technique that does not involve exposure to radiation and is capable of diagnosing and assessing many diseases earlier or more precisely than other imaging techniques.
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