Women's Imaging
3D mammography is appropriate for both screening and diagnostic mammograms. In effect, the exam creates two sets of breast images: one set of conventional two-dimensional mammogram images and an additional set of image slices of breast tissue at different depths.
In two-dimensional mammography, images of breast tissue at different depths sometimes overlap. This can make suspicious tissue more difficult for radiologists to find. By adding the set of image slices, 3D mammography:
3D mammography is appropriate as the routine annual screening for all women who meet the criteria for annual mammograms based on their age (40+) and/or risk profile. However, the enhanced sensitivity and tissue characterization make the exam especially beneficial for women with dense breast tissue, who are more likely to have abnormalities missed in a conventional mammogram.
Preparation
Please bring (or arrange the mailing of) all previous mammograms performed at other facilities. A very early cancer may only be seen when a radiologist compares your current mammogram to previous ones.
Don't wear deodorant or powder during your exam. Some of these products may cause bright spots that look like abnormalities on X-rays.
If your breasts are sensitive, schedule your mammogram at a time during the month when your breasts will be the least sensitive. Avoiding the week before your period will help to lessen discomfort.
A screening 3D mammogram is a routine study. A diagnostic 3D mammogram is a targeted exam for women with specific breast problems or an abnormal screening mammogram. Your breasts will be compressed to spread out the tissue. This is necessary to produce the clearest images with the least amount of radiation. Compression will last a few seconds and then is released immediately. Our technologist will make the exam as comfortable as possible. A radiologist who specializes in breast imaging will review your 3D mammogram images. A report of the findings will be sent to your doctor shortly after your visit. Results will be mailed to you within a few weeks. If the radiologist requests additional images, you will receive a phone call from our staff within a few days to schedule the follow-up diagnostic procedure.
American College of Radiology (ACR) Statement on Breast Tomosynthesis
As people continue to take a more active role in their healthcare, more patients are interested in proactive screenings that can detect potentially serious medical problems at early stages. Advances in medical imaging have dramatically enhanced the capability for early detection of disease. Larchmont Medical Imaging, therefore, is pleased to provide a broad range of noninvasive screening exams, including:
Screening can detect signs of lung cancer at very early stages. Recommended for current or former smokers.
Who can benefit from low-dose CT lung cancer screening?
Candidates for screening must (1) be healthy enough to undergo treatment if diagnosed with cancer and (2) meet the following National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) criteria:
Your doctor may also decide that a screening would be beneficial based on other aspects of your medical history.
To determine pack years, multiply the number of packs of cigarettes smoked per day by the number of years smoked. For example, 30 pack years equals one pack per day for 30 years or two packs per day for 15 years.
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The NCCN has prepared a thoroughly informative, patient-friendly educational guide to lung cancer screening. Click here to read or download a free copy.
More information about Low Dose CT scans.
An X-ray-based test for signs of bone loss in patients at risk for osteoporosis.
Who can benefit from bone densitometry?
Bone density screenings are recommended for:
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More information about Bone Densitometry (DEXA)
A comfortable, noninvasive alternative to colonoscopy for patients with risk factors for colon cancer.
Who can benefit from CT colonography?
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More information about Virtual Colonoscopy
A noninvasive test for patients with risk factors for coronary artery disease.
Who can benefit from low-dose coronary CT for calcium scoring?
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A noninvasive diagnostic test to detect narrowing of the coronary arteries due to plaque buildup.
Who can benefit from coronary CTA?
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More information about Coronary CT Angiography (CTA)
Vascular Ultrasound screenings for patients at risk of carotid artery disease or abdominal aortic aneurysms.
Who can benefit from vascular ultrasound screenings?
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Including digital mammography and breast MRI
Who can benefit from digital breast cancer screenings?
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Who can benefit from breast MRI in addition to yearly digital mammography?
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More information about comprehensive breast cancer screening
If you and your doctor decide that health screenings are right for you, choosing Larchmont offers the advantages of:
To make an appointment for a screening exam, first discuss your risk factors with your primary care provider and obtain a prescription if you and your provider decide that screenings are warranted. Then call Larchmont Medical Imaging at (609) 261-4500 to schedule an appointment.
Diagnostic X-ray is the oldest and most frequently used imaging exam in radiology. Conventional diagnostic radiology uses small doses of ionizing radiation to produce pictures (called radiographs or more commonly X-rays) of the human body. The image is created when the X-ray passes through body and is recorded onto a digital-image recording plate.
X-rays provide valuable information used to assist physicians in the diagnosis and assessment of many conditions. They can be utilized for illness or injury evaluation—such as pneumonia and bone fractures. They are very quick and easily accessible.
At Larchmont Medical Imaging, patient safety is top priority—and that includes helping patients and their primary care clinicians manage their exposure to medical radiation for imaging exams. Click here to learn more.
Unlike many other radiology examinations, no special preparation is required. For some exams, you will be asked to change into a gown and you will need to remove any jewelry, eyeglasses, and any other metal objects that could cause distortions on the pictures obtained. Female patients should tell the technologist if there is any chance they could be pregnant.
X-rays are extremely quick and painless. They take just a few minutes. Similar to having your picture taken with a camera, you may be positioned in a certain manner in order to obtain the best possible picture. Holding a position while the technologist prepares to take the image may be mildly uncomfortable for a short time.
Extraordinary care. It’s a vital part of what we promise to you, as our patient. And it’s what you’ll see first-hand when you visit one of Larchmont’s imaging centers for an exam.
As another way of making sure your visit to Larchmont Medical Imaging goes as smoothly as possible, this section of our Web site provides a variety of helpful information on topics that will affect your visit, including:
You’ll even find a page where people have shared their experiences as Larchmont patients, and a form that gives you an opportunity to provide feedback of your own on how well we’re doing at living up to our pledge to deliver extraordinary care.
Ultrasound is a non-invasive imaging study that uses high frequency sound waves instead of X-rays or radiation to produce diagnostic images of body parts and internal organs.
Ultrasound is an extremely useful imaging test to help physicians diagnose a wide range of medical conditions. It is fast and painless, and no injections are used. Ultrasound can be useful in determining the source of a patient's pain, swelling or infection. It is helpful in demonstrating movement, function and anatomy and assessing damage after an illness or injury. It allows radiologists to observe the patient's blood flow in real time. Ultrasound has also been proven to be a good method of guiding minimally invasive procedures (please see Ultrasound-Guided Biopsies).
There is no preparation for most of the ultrasound. The exceptions are:
Gallbladder, Liver and Pancreas Ultrasounds:
Pelvic and Fetal Ultrasounds:
During the ultrasound exam, a water-soluble "gel" is applied onto the skin and a transducer or probe is slowly moved over the area of the body that will be examined. Harmless sound waves pass through the area of interest and ultrasound images will appear on a monitor similar to a TV screen.
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