A mammogram or annual breast screening procedure may be painful for many women. At the Women’s Medical Center at Brookwood, we offer Breast CT, an innovative technology that does not involve breast compression. This technology can deliver 3D images
of breast tissue within 10 seconds per breast.
If a previous mammogram report or clinical breast exam suggests any of the following, you may be referred for a low-dose Breast CT:
Indeterminate mammograms due to breast density
Abnormal findings such as scars or asymmetries from previous exams
Patient has been called back for a follow-up breast imaging exam
Breast CT scan can be an option for patients who have experienced the following:
History of breast cancer
Family history of breast or ovarian cancer
Biopsy showing benign mass or fibroadenoma
Previous imaging showing micro or pleomorphic calcifications
Implant removal or planning
Experienced any of these signs or symptoms:
Abscess
Implant rupture or risk of rupture
Lump
Nipple changes
Nipple discharge
Pain
Swelling
Thickening
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A patient with the following MRI contraindications may be referred for Breast CT instead:
Claustrophobia from MRI imaging
Compromised renal function
Has a metal implant
Concerns about gadolinium retention in the brain
Indeterminate MRI results due to background parenchymal enhancement (BPE)
Interested in finding out if the Breast CT is right for you? Complete the form below or call one of our Specialists at 205-877-2254.
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