3-D mammography (also known as Tomosynthesis) is the most modern screening and diagnostic tool available for early detection of breast cancer.
While standard 2-D mammography produces a flat image, tomosynthesis creates a three-dimensional rendering of the breast — which results in greater accuracy, earlier breast cancer detection and a decrease in biopsies and recall rates.
Why choose a 3-D mammogram?
- Detects 41% more invasive cancers
- Reduces callbacks for a second look by 40%
- Takes 30 seconds
- Has been approved by the FDA
- Is appropriate for all women
For questions about 3-D mammography, please call our office at 443-997-7237.
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How to prepare for a 3-D Mammogram
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- You will be asked to remove your clothing from the waist up and any other clothing or jewelry that may interfere with the exam.
- You will stand in front of the mammography machine and one breast will be placed on the X-ray plate.
- A separate flat plate will be brought down on top of the breast to compress it against the X-ray plate. You may feel some discomfort or pressure on your breasts during this X-ray process.This part of the process should only last for a few minutes.
- During your mammogram, the 3-D portion of the exam will occur simultaneously. The X-ray arm sweeps in a slight arc over the breast, taking multiple images in a matter of seconds.
A computer then produces a 3-D image of your breast tissue in one millimeter slices, providing greater visibility for the radiologist to see tissue details like never before.
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There is typically no special type of care following a mammogram. However, your health care provider may give you additional instructions depending on your specific health condition.
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Doing the right study with high quality increases accuracy.
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We take comprehensive safety measures to minimize any possible risk.
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