Women’s
Imaging
Digital Mammography
A full-field
digital mammography system provides
clear and precise images of the
breast tissue with very low doses
of radiation. A
screening mammogram is part of
routine health care. A
diagnostic mammogram is done
to investigate breast symptoms
such as a lump, pain, nipple
thickening or discharge or a
change in breast size or shape.
Breast
Ultrasound
Ultrasound is a non-invasive
procedure that uses sound waves
to image breast tissue. When
a lump is seen on mammography,
ultrasound can determine whether
it is a fluid-filled cyst or
a solid mass. Cysts are
most often benign.
Bilateral Breast
MRI
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
of the breast uses a magnetic
field, radio frequency and a
computer to produce remarkably
accurate images. Breast MRI is used
to evaluate concerns detected
by mammography or ultrasound
and assess treatment when necessary. The
American Cancer Society (ACS)
guidelines recommend Breast MRI
for high-risk women. The guidelines
are detailed on the ACS website www.cancer.org. Search
Society Advises MRI’s to
find the guidelines.
State-of
-the-art Technology
Densitometry
Scanner
The Lunar
iDXA Densitometry Scanner has
been added to the state-of-the-art
equipment at Health Village Imaging.
Precise and accurate images provide
measurement of bone mineral density
used to diagnose and monitor
osteoporosis.
The iDXA has the capability
to perform specialized studies
for pediatric and bariatric patients
as well.
 Diagnostic
Radiology
Digital X-ray system produces
images of the skeletal system to detect fracture,
arthritis, and displacement. X-ray is also used
to detect various abnormalities in the chest or
lungs. Fluoroscopy allows the
radiologist to watch X-ray images “live” on
a TV monitor. Fluoroscopy is often used to observe
the digestive tract (Upper GI Series - Barium Swallow,
Lower GI Series - Barium Enema or “BE”).
Magnetic
Resonance Imaging (MRI)
Produces high-quality images
of the brain, spine, joints and
other organs to determine the
severity of patient injuries
and conditions. MRA (Magnetic
Resonance Angiography) is used
to visualize blood flow in arteries
and veins in different parts
of the body.
Nuclear
Medicine
Uses radioisotopes (radioactive
pharmaceuticals) to study all
systems of the body. Emphasis
is on the functioning of organ
systems, including the endocrine
system, respiratory and cardiac
system, digestive system, gall
bladder, skeleton system and
central nervous system. Also
used to evaluate sources of infection
and to localize tumors in the
body.
PET/CT
PET/CT offers the very latest
technology in cancer diagnosis
and care. It combines the benefits
of Positron Emission Tomography
(PET), which can detect changes
in cellular structure at the
molecular level, and Computed
Tomography (CT), which provides
three dimensional images of
bone and soft tissues.
Ultrasound
Used for evaluating the thyroid,
pelvic and abdominal organs,
heart and blood vessels and
can help determine the source
of pain, swelling or infection
in many parts of the body.
Ultrasound is also used during
pregnancy to help monitor the
growth and development of the
fetus. |
