Breast Ultrasound in Gainesville, FL

Breast ultrasound is a non-invasive imaging technique that uses sound waves to create detailed images of breast tissue. It is often used as a screening tool alongside mammography for women with dense breast tissue or for those who require further evaluation after a suspicious finding on a mammogram. Gainesville Women’s Center for Radiology In Gainesville, FL is a trusted provider of breast ultrasound care. Our team of skilled radiologists uses state-of-the-art equipment to perform breast ultrasounds with precision and accuracy, providing women with valuable information about their breast health

Breast Ultrasound

According to John Hopkins, A breast ultrasound uses sound waves to generate a picture of the breast tissue. No compression is necessary. Ultrasound is particularly useful in telling cysts from solid masses in the breast. The ultrasound is used to look at the inside of your breasts. It can help Dr. Weinshelbaum find breast problems. It can also assist us to see how well blood is flowing to areas in your breasts.

Sometimes we do find a lesion that requires a biopsy to find out what it is. Fortunately, the vast majority of breast biopsies can be accurately performed with a needle and do not require surgery. Depending on the finding, a needle biopsy is performed, using either stereotactic (mammogram), ultrasound, or MRI guidance.

Magnetic Resonance Imaging of the Breast

MRI is a technique using a very strong magnet and radio waves to pick up signals from the breast tissue. We use state-of-the-art equipment including a dedicated bilateral breast surface coil. The patient lies face-down within the scanning field for approximately 25 minutes. The primary way that abnormal tissue stands out on MRI is because it gets more blood flow than the remaining tissue. We can detect blood flow by taking images before and after infusion of an intravenous substance (gadolinium) that is easily seen on MRI. Breast MRI is most useful in detecting breast cancer and evaluating the integrity of implants. Breast MRI is often employed in patients with a known breast cancer in whom there is a question about how extensive the disease is. Medical indications (reasons) for breast MRI are evolving, and are the subject of many studies around the country.

We utilize a special computer-assisted detection (CAD) program designed for the processing and interpretation of Breast MR Images.

Ductography

A ductogram, also called a galactogram, is a test done if you are having persistent nipple discharge from a single duct, and your mammogram is normal. A tiny tube is inserted into the duct and a tiny amount of iodine contrast dye is injected into the duct. Several mammogram pictures are then obtained, with the ducts outlined by the iodine contrast dye. This shows whether there is anything inside the duct which could be producing the discharge. Most women report that this is not painful. When the duct is filled with fluid, it may feel a cramping sensation similar to what many women experience with their menstrual cycle.

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