Mammography and Women's Imaging Services - UCSF Department ...
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Breast ultrasound<br />
• Use of sound waves to evaluate breast lumps in<br />
conjunction with mammography<br />
Digital diagnostic mammography<br />
• A series of breast images to provide a more<br />
comprehensive <strong>and</strong> detailed view of the breast as<br />
prescribed <strong>and</strong> monitored by an interpreting radiologist<br />
• Appropriate for women with a prior history of breast<br />
cancer, a new breast symptom or abnormal screening<br />
mammogram<br />
Digital screening mammography<br />
• Used for annual mammograms to detect any overall<br />
change in the appearance of breast tissue<br />
• Appropriate as an annual check-up for women without<br />
breast symptoms<br />
• Screening mammography is an important tool for the<br />
early detection of breast cancer<br />
Lymphoscintigraphy with SPECT/CT<br />
• An imaging exam that uses a small amount of<br />
radioactive liquid to trace a path from the breast to the<br />
lymph nodes in the armpit<br />
• Allows the breast surgeon to perform a precise<br />
extraction of the lymph nodes for evaluation of<br />
possible disease<br />
MRI-guided core biopsy<br />
• An advanced imaging technology using MRI to guide<br />
the radiologist in obtaining a small tissue sample for<br />
evaluation of possible disease<br />
PET/CT imaging<br />
• An advanced technique that combines functional<br />
imaging <strong>and</strong> anatomic computed tomographic (CT)<br />
evaluation of the breast tissue, lymph nodes <strong>and</strong> solid<br />
organs to accurately identify sites of disease<br />
• <strong>UCSF</strong> has a very high volume of breast imaging<br />
procedures with PET/CT compared to most imaging<br />
centers<br />
• Unlike many imaging centers, <strong>UCSF</strong> routinely performs<br />
a diagnostic-quality whole body CT examination with<br />
contrast in conjunction with the PET imaging<br />
Stereotactic-guided core breast biopsy<br />
• <strong>Mammography</strong> <strong>and</strong> a computer-targeted guidance<br />
system to help the radiologist obtain a small tissue<br />
sampling for evaluation of possible disease<br />
Ultrasound-guided breast cyst aspiration<br />
• Use of ultrasound technology to guide the radiologist in<br />
removing fluid from a breast cyst<br />
Ultrasound-guided breast core biopsy <strong>and</strong> fine<br />
needle aspiration<br />
• Technology used to guide the radiologist in obtaining a<br />
small tissue sampling for evaluation of possible disease<br />
Wall motion study<br />
• A procedure (also called ERNA or MUGA) that is<br />
typically performed on patients with breast cancer to<br />
monitor whether certain high-dose chemotherapy<br />
regimens cause toxicity to the heart<br />
Wire localization procedure<br />
• <strong>Mammography</strong> ultrasound or MRI-guided pre-surgical<br />
procedure to mark the area of concern for the<br />
breast surgeon<br />
Billing <strong>and</strong> insurance<br />
We contract with most major health insurance companies. Many insurance plans (including PPOs) require prior<br />
authorization for imaging services. We will be happy to assist you with any questions regarding authorization, price<br />
quotes, procedure codes, statements, or billing. Please call (415) 514-8888.