Mammography enables special X-ray images of the breast to be taken.
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- Hologic Selenia Dimensions
- Philips EPIQ 5G
- Hologic Affirm Prone (Stereotactic Vacuum Punch Biopsy Unit)
Specialised mammography devices use an X-ray tube to generate soft X-rays. These are then focussed on the area of the body to be examined using diaphragm systems so that the other parts of the body are not exposed to the radiation field. The breast is compressed during the examination in order to minimise the radiation exposure, to image as much tissue as possible and to increase the level of detail. Once the X-rays have penetrated the body, they are attenuated to a greater or lesser extent by the different densities of the tissue. On the opposite side, the differently attenuated rays are recorded by a digital detector.
As a rule, two images are taken per breast in different planes.
A mammogram is indicated in the event of abnormal palpation findings, abnormal secretions from the mammary gland, a family history of breast cancer and as a screening examination from the age of 50. It is also used as a follow-up examination after breast surgery.
The following examinations are offered:
- Mammography (classic 2D mammography, 3D mammography / tomosynthesis
- galactography
- Needle markings (sonographically / mammographically supported)
- Stereotactic vacuum punch biopsy
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In addition to mammography, sonography (ultrasound) is primarily used to clarify suspicious palpation or mammography findings, as well as magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), particularly in patients who have already undergone surgery or in young high-risk patients with a family history of breast cancer.
Galactography is a visualisation of the mammary gland ducts in which small amounts of contrast medium are injected into the mammary ducts via the nipple. It is primarily used to clarify conspicuous secretions from the mammary gland.
If abnormal findings are discovered during diagnostics, a tissue sample can be taken by means of a puncture. This is done either under sonographic control or during mammography (vacuum punch biopsy). Tissue samples can also be obtained using MRI.
For better surgical planning, conspicuous findings can be marked with a wire before the operation so that the surgeon can remove them in a targeted manner.
Info/please make appointments for mammography and breast sonography
Dear patients, dear colleagues,
After a vaccination, it is a normal reaction of the body that the axillary lymph nodes may be temporarily enlarged. In view of the current situation, we would therefore like to ask you to take this into account when making an appointment for a mammogram/mammary ultrasound in order to avoid unnecessary check-ups and ultimately to avoid making you feel unnecessarily insecure.
We therefore recommend an interval of at least 6 weeks between vaccination and breast diagnostics.
In urgent cases, we will, as usual, make a prompt appointment possible for you regardless of this.
Centralised appointment allocation Michelsberg
Phone 0731 500-61210
Fax 0731 500-61214
Monday to Thursday: 7:30-16:00
Friday: 7:30-14:30
