3D Mammography

By Ferocious Media | May 19, 2023

3D Mammography

Committed to Providing Women With Exceptional Imaging Services

3D Mammography at ZP

Zwanger-Pesiri Radiology offers 3D mammography, or tomosynthesis, at each of our women’s imaging centers. We were the first on Long Island to offer the service and remain committed to providing women with the best care.

Why Choose A 3D Mammography

Detects 41% more invasive cancers
Reduces callbacks for a second look by 15%
Up to 40% less radiation than older 2D/3D exams
Takes 30 seconds
Has been approved by the FDA
Is appropriate for all women

Why Choose Zwanger-Pesiri Radiology?

Subspecialty-Trained Experts

State-of-the-Art Technology

Patient Care is Our Top Priority

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Innovative Technology that Emphasizes Patient Care

All of the machines feature C-View technology which takes the images from a 3D mammogram and instantly renders them into 2D version. This provides the radiologist with two sets of images from one exam and exposes women to 40% less radiation than a traditional combination view. Every patient is given a reusable shopping bag before the exam to keep their clothes in and a plush white robe to wear during the exam.

What to Expect During the Test

After changing into a robe, you will stand in front of the 3D mammography unit. The technologist will place your breasts, one at a time, between two plates, giving a very uniform breast thickness so that a clear picture of your breast tissue can be taken. You will feel a little pressure, but it is only for a few seconds. The X-ray arm moves in a slight angle over your breast to capture a series of images for each breast.

Since ultrasound records images in real time, it is especially useful for examining blood flow and guiding needle biopsy procedures.

How to Prepare For a 3D Mammogram

Be sure to inform us if you have breast implants. Do not wear any deodorant, antiperspirant, lotions, perfumes, or powders on your breast or under your arms on the day of your mammogram. These could interfere with the clarity of your images.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 3D mammography?

3D mammography is an FDA-approved advanced technology that takes multiple images, or X-rays of breast tissue to recreate a 3-dimensional picture of the breast. You may also hear it called breast tomosynthesis. It is different from traditional mammography in the sense that a traditional mammography only obtains just a single image while a 3D mammography creates multiple clear images of breast tissue slices, giving doctors a much clearer image of breast masses. This makes it easier to detect breast cancer.

Who should you get a 3D mammogram and why?

Any woman who needs breast screening should consider 3D mammography. Women with dense breast tissue in particular may benefit because it provides a clearer picture. 3D mammograms make it easier for doctors to catch breast cancer early, while also helping them detect more cancers. Furthermore, it helps doctors see the cancer size much better than they would be able to on a regular mammogram. It reduces the chances of doctors seeing a false positive.

When should I get a mammogram?

Are there risks associated with having a 3D mammogram?

What if a radiologist finds something suspicious when I have a screening 3D mammogram?

Following a screening mammogram, if the radiologist identifies an area that needs to be evaluated closer, you may be called back to the breast center to have more testing. Sometimes patients who have had a screening mammogram may need to have a diagnostic mammogram to get a better look.

Depending on what the radiologist finds, a breast biopsy may be needed to obtain a tissue sample to be sent to a pathologist for review.

What are the benefits of 3D mammography?

3D mammography increases cancer detection and is beneficial to all women, regardless of breast density.
Studies have shown a 43% increase in cancer detection when using 3D mammography compared to conventional 2D mammography.
With 3D mammography, there are fewer recalls for further testing, which means less unnecessary worry.
3D mammography finds more benign lesions (like cysts), many of which get missed with a conventional mammogram. Benign lesions are important to know about and monitor.

Why Choose Zwanger Pesiri?

Zwanger-Pesiri Radiology brings world-class expertise to the Long Island community. Our subspecialty-trained radiologists are Board Certified by the American Board of Radiology with fellowship training in a variety of specialties. They are highly-skilled, highly-knowledgeable, and make patient care a priority. To learn more, contact us today.

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