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Mammograms for Women with Breast Implants
Mammograms for Women with Breast Implants
However, due to the implant, several special mammography views must be taken to allow visualization of both the breast tissue and the implant. For this reason, diagnostic mammography is usually performed on patients with breast implants as opposed to screening mammography that is typically performed on asymptomatic women without implants. Examination of the augmented breasts is more time consuming; therefore, the imaging location performing the mammography should be informed of the presence of implants when the mammogram is scheduled. Patients with implants should also inform the physician and the technologist performing the exam that they have implants.
Breast Implant Imaging
If you have breast implants, you should still get regular screening mammograms as recommended. This way you can find out if the facility has experience doing mammograms in women with breast implants. You should be aware that it might be hard for the doctor to see certain parts of your breast.
Food and Drug Administration FDA since for use as a supplemental tool, in addition to mammography , to help diagnose breast cancer. Breast MRI is an excellent problem-solving technology. It is often used to investigate breast concerns first detected with mammography, physical exam, or other imaging exams. MRI is also excellent at imaging the augmented breast , including both the breast implant itself and the breast tissue surrounding the implant abnormalities or signs of breast cancer can sometimes be obscured by the implant on a mammogram.
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