Breast Health
What is Breast Health?
South Sound Radiology, an FDA Certified Mammography Facility, is first in the South Sound area to offer a full complement of imaging and interventional breast care services, including digital mammography, breast ultrasound, breast MRI, and breast biopsies. Breast imaging, like all imaging at SSR, is digital and includes special computer aided detection (CAD) software to assist in the detection of breast abnormalities.
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A mammogram is an x-ray examination of the breasts, used to detect and diagnose breast diseases. It is a very safe procedure that uses low doses of radiation to produce high-quality images.
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Breast Ultrasound may be helpful to evaluate an abnormal area noted on a mammogram or detected on a physical exam. It can be very helpful in ascertaining if an abnormality is solid or fluid filled.
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MRI of the breast offers valuable information about many breast conditions that cannot be obtained by other imaging modalities, such as mammography or ultrasound.
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Stereotactic Breast Biopsy is a simple and safe procedure performed in our office on an outpatient basis. Advanced digital imaging technology is used to map the precise location of the area of concern in your breast.
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Ultrasound-guided breast biopsies use ultrasound imaging to guide the Radiologist to the site of the breast abnormality.
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MRI-guided breast biopsies use magnetic resonance imaging to guide the Radiologist to the site of the breast abnormality.
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Schedule an Appointment!
Has your doctor given you an order or referral for a breast health exam? No referrals are required for patients scheduling a screening mammogram, but you must have an established, referring doctor to whom we may send the report. Call SSR’s Scheduling Specialists at 360-493-4646 to schedule an appointment.
More Information?
For more information about these and other procedures, visit RadiologyInfo.org.
