What is Mammography?
Mammography is an imaging method used to visualize breast tissue and the underarm muscles, employed for breast cancer screening or detecting lesions in breast tissue. This imaging technique reveals all lesions present in the breast and underarm tissue.
Tabesh Medical Imaging Center is proud to be equipped with a highly advanced 3D mammography device manufactured by Hologic, USA. Utilizing cutting-edge tomosynthesis (3D imaging) technology and the latest Contrast Enhancement software, this device serves as an effective alternative to breast MRI. This technology provides unparalleled accuracy in detecting breast lesions and significantly reduces the need for breast MRI in many cases.
### Advantages of Tomosynthesis Technology
– **Precise 3D Imaging**: Cross-sectional images from various angles of the breast to identify hidden lesions behind dense tissue and in younger patients.
– **Reduced Diagnostic Errors**: Minimizes tissue overlap and enhances image clarity.
– **Early Cancer Detection**: Enables identification of very small masses and lesions in their early stages.
### Contrast Enhancement Software Technology
This technology uses contrast agents to provide detailed information about blood supply and vasculature of suspicious lesions.
– Suitable for more accurate diagnosis of malignant tumors.
– Better evaluation in dense tissues and abnormal results.
– Assists in determining a more precise location for biopsy (sampling).
### Advantages of 3D Mammography
– Reduces the need for costly and time-consuming imaging like breast MRI, considering the challenges and artifacts associated with such MRIs.
– Faster and more accurate detection of breast lesions with the lowest radiation dose.
– Provides high-quality and cost-effective services for patients.
– Reduces stress and waiting time for receiving results.
### Who Should Undergo Mammography?
For screening purposes, women over 40 are recommended to have an annual mammogram. Women with a family history of breast cancer (especially mother or sister) should be monitored and undergo regular check-ups. Mammography is also performed before procedures such as IVF or cosmetic surgeries.
### Is Mammography Radiation Harmful?
When performed annually, the radiation exposure from mammography is negligible. Additionally, the mammography device at Tabesh Medical Imaging Center is designed to minimize the radiation dose received by the patient to the lowest possible level.
### Why Choose Tabesh Center for Your Mammogram?
The mammography device at Tabesh Medical Imaging Center is a highly advanced 3D mammography system manufactured by Hologic, USA. Utilizing cutting-edge tomosynthesis (3D imaging) technology and the latest Contrast Enhancement software, it enables faster and more accurate detection of breast lesions with the lowest radiation dose, reduces the need for MRI, and ultimately facilitates early cancer detection.
As a result, undergoing mammography at Tabesh Medical Imaging Center provides the highest level of confidence in detecting any lesions or masses. Additionally, for your convenience, mammography imaging at Tabesh Medical Imaging Center is performed in the shortest possible time.
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For mammography, the breast tissue needs to be compressed to some extent. In some individuals with painful breasts due to cysts or other reasons, mammography may feel slightly uncomfortable.
To spread out the soft tissue inside the breast and reveal potential lesions, it is necessary to compress the breast tissue adequately.
No, the pressure applied is only sufficient to slightly spread the internal breast tissue and does not cause any issues for potential lesions in the breast.
Yes, mammography can be performed during breastfeeding. However, it is preferable to breastfeed the baby or express milk before the mammography to improve image quality.
Women aged 40 and above, as well as women with first-degree relatives (i.e., mother or sister) who have had breast cancer, should start annual mammography from age 35. They must also bring the results of their previous mammogram for subsequent screenings.
Women with fibrocystic breast tissue are more likely to experience pain. To reduce discomfort, it is better to schedule mammography after menstruation.
Due to the sensitivity of implant tissue and the risk of rupture during mammography, it is essential to ensure the implant is intact before starting the procedure, as the pressure applied during mammography could cause silicone or saline to leak.
X-rays used in mammography cannot effectively penetrate silicone or saline implants to show the breast tissue above and below the implant. This means that the portion of the breast covered by the implant may not be visible in the mammogram.
The mammography device at Tabesh Center is a Philips MicroDose, designed to expose patients to less radiation. This is significant because high levels of X-ray radiation can itself be a factor in triggering breast masses or tumors.
Notably, if the radiologist observes anything suspicious, such as a mass, in the mammogram images, the treating physician will be informed to determine whether a biopsy is necessary.
