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Womens Imaging
| Ultrasound Breast Imaging MRI Breast Imaging Osteoporosis and Bone Densitometry |
Varicose Veins Vertebroplasty |
Ultrasound Breast Imaging:
Ultrasound is a painless, non-invasive form of imaging that utilized high frequency sound waves to obtain a medical image of breast tissue. It produces very precise image of soft tissues for a more accurate view of the breast tissue. Ultrasound can determine whether a mass is cystic or solid and can assist in characterizing whether mass is more likely to be benign or cancerous.
MRI Breast Imaging:
Magnet Resonance Imaging (MRI) appears to have a role in detection and management of some cases of breast cancer. Breast malignancies typically have increase blood flow in early stages. This increased blood flow can be demonstrated by injecting contrast agent and imaging the breast with MRI. The abnormality will be brighter and more intense on the image. There tend to be a heightened number of false positives with breast MRI due to other conditions which will show enhancement on images. Additionally, ductal carcinoma-in-situ (the earliest form of breast cancer) is identifiable on MR images in approximately 50% of patients.
MRI has also been the most accurate exam for evaluating breast implants for possible complications or rupture.
Osteoporosis and Bone Densitometry:
Osteoporosis is a disabling disease that causes bones to become brittle, particularly among elderly women. Bones weakened by mineral loss are prone to fractures particularly in the spine and hips. Symptoms include curvature of the spine, back pain and loss of height. Low bone density is most commonly measured by Dual X-ray Absorptometry or DEXA scan which detects bone mineral density or bone mass. The scan uses very low does radiation along with highly sophisticated computerized analysis to provide reference information. The test is simple and painless and is completed in ten minutes.
Varicose Veins:
Varicose Veins can be relieved and eliminated with Endovenous Laser Treatment. This is an exciting minimally invasive procedure performed by one of our physicians. A tiny laser catheter is inserted into the faulty vein. The laser's heat seals the impaired vein. The procedure can be done in about one hour and requires minimal recovery. Most insurance companies cover this procedure.
To learn more or watch a video visit: www.EVLT.com
Vertebroplasty:
Vertebroplasty is a therapeutic procedure performed by interventional radiologists which stabilizes broken vertebrae or bones in the spine caused by osteoporosis. A needle is inserted through the skin, into the crushed vertebrae, where surgical bone cement called poly-methylmethacrylate is injected into the bone to stabilize it. More than one crushed vertebrae can be treated in a single procedure. Surgery is not required, because the radiologist can guide the needle to the exact location via special x-ray equipment. The procedure stops the pain caused by bone rubbing against bone and continuing to fracture. Most patients experience immediate pain relief.
For more information visit www.vertebroplasty.com
