3D Mammogram or Tomosynthesis
We have been providing mammograms in Gastonia, North Carolina for years! Thanks for stopping here to learn more about our new 3D Mammogram services.
One of the most exciting advancements in breast cancer detection in more than 30 years!
3D Mammogram faqs
A 3D mammogram uses X-rays to create an image of the breast, which exposes you to a low level of radiation. Because a 3D mammogram is usually combined with a standard mammogram, the level of radiation may be greater than a standard mammogram alone.
Reduces the need for follow-up imaging,3D imaging can detect slightly more cancers than a standard mammogram alone, Improves breast cancer detection in dense breast tissue.
3D Mammography is also called digital breast tomosynthesis(DBT).
It is an imaging test that combines multiple breast x-rays to create a three-dimensional picture of the breast. In about the same time as a 2D mammogram lasts, 3D captures multiple image slices of the breast at different angles. These images then create a crystal-clear 3D reconstruction of the breast.
Our professionals are then able to review the digital reconstruction one thin layer at a time, like turning pages in a book. It makes it easier for radiologists to see if there are any areas to be concerned about.