Radiology

Mammography is radiography or x-ray of the breast.

Mammography is an x-ray of the breast, and is referred to as either:

Breast screening mammography - a wellness check using breast x-rays
Breast diagnostic mammography - breast x-rays for a person with a breast concern: a lump, thickness and/or pain.
Two x-ray views are taken when you undergo a breast screening mammography: one downwards from the top of the breast and the other vertically from the side of the breast.

Mammography & 3D Tomosynthesis

At ABC, we offer the latest in breast imaging with 2D digital mammography and 3D breast tomosynthesis.

Ultrasound

A breast ultrasound uses sound waves to make a picture of the tissues inside the breast. A breast ultrasound can show all areas of the breast, including the area closest to the chest wall, which is hard to study with a mammogram.

Ultrasound Guided Biopsy

Also known as ultrasound biopsy or ultrasound-guided injection, ultrasound-guided breast biopsy is an accurate way to take samples of tissue from within the breast that are visible on ultrasound but may not be able to be felt by you or your doctor.

Hookwire Localisation

A radiologist places a very fine wire marker into the breast to localise (or mark) a specific area of the breast, this was identified as needing further investigation on your mammogram.

MRI

MRI combines the use of a very strong magnet, radio waves and a computer system to provide detailed images of internal structures and soft tissue structures of the breast. The level of detail seen with an MRI is extraordinary compared with any other imaging modality.