Froedtert & The Medical College of Wisconsin
FroedtertHealth
In Wisconsin, call
1-800-DOCTORS
Contact Us | News Room | Careers
For Professionals | For Employers
  • Froedtert Health Home
  • Froedtert
    Hospital
  • Community Memorial
    Hospital
  • St. Joseph's
    Hospital
  • Community &
    Specialty Clinics
Froedtert & The Medical College of Wisconsin
Find a Doctor
Diseases and Specialties
Locations & Directions
Patient Information
Visitor Information
Clinical Research
Donating and Volunteering
For Health Care Professionals
Health Resources
About Us
Diseases and Specialties Home
Directions to Campus
On-Campus Directions
Off-Campus Facilities
Froedtert Health Locations
Primary Care Clinics
Centers for Diagnostic Imaging (CDI)
New Clinics & Relocations
Transportation and Parking Services
Advance Directives
Appointments
Billing and Insurance
Contacting a Patient
Find a Doctor
Gift Shop
Inpatient Care
Medical Records
Patient and Family Services
Patient Safety
Pharmacy
Pre-Arrival
Privacy
CarePages
Contacting a Patient
Hours and Guidelines
Local Area Services
Services in the Hospital
Current Programs
Clinical Trials Basics
Translational Research Units
Recommended Resources
Froedtert Hospital Foundation
Volunteering
About Nursing
For EMS
For Physicians
Professional Education
Child Life Services
Classes and Events
e-Newsletters
Griefwords
Health Care Roundtable
Health Blogs
Health Podcasts
Just Drive!
Reading Room
Small Stones Wellness Center
Support Groups
Workforce Health Program
Academic Medical Center
Achievements and Recognition
Advanced Practice Nurses
For Our Suppliers
Our Commitment to Community
Our Physicians
Our Prices
Partnerships and Affiliations
Physician Assistants
Quality Care
Who We Are
Working at Froedtert
Home ) Health Resources ) Reading Room ) Every Day ) Aug-Dec 2007 Issue ) Comparing Breast Imaging Technology
Health Resources
Child Life Services
Classes and Events
e-Newsletters
Griefwords
Health Care Roundtable
Health Blogs
Health Podcasts
Just Drive!
Reading Room
Every Day
Jan-April 2008 Issue
Aug-Dec 2007 Issue
Jan-April 2007 Issue
Aug-Dec 2006 Issue
May-July 2006 Issue
Jan-April 2006 Issue
Aug-Dec 2005 Issue
May-Aug 2005 Issue
Jan-April 2005 Issue
Sept-Dec 2004 Issue
May-Aug 2004 Issue
Jan-April 2003 Issue
Froedtert Today
Other Publications
Incredible Stories
Commitment to Nursing
Health Blogs
Subscribe to Print Publications
Small Stones Wellness Center
Support Groups
Workforce Health Program

Every Day

August - December 2007 Issue

Comparing Breast Imaging Technology

Digital Mammography
Both digital and film mammography use X-rays to produce an image of the breast. With film mammography, the image is created directly on a film. Digital mammography takes an electronic image of the breast and stores it in a computer. The image can also be transmitted electronically. Radiologists can use software to help interpret the digital mammogram.

The Digital Mammography Screening Trial (DMIST), begun in October 2001 with more than 49,000 women, was performed to measure differences in diagnostic accuracy between digital and film mammography. For the entire population of women studied, DMIST showed that film and digital mammography had very similar screening accuracy. Digital mammography was significantly better for screening women in three categories:

  • Under age 50 (no matter what level of breast tissue density they had)
  • Of any age with very dense or extremely dense breasts
  • Pre- or perimenopausal women of any age

Breast Ultrasound
A breast ultrasound uses sound waves to image the breast. It is usually performed as a follow-up test for an abnormality seen on a mammogram and is also used to image lumps found on a clinical exam. Breast ultrasound can help determine the need for a biopsy.

Breast ultrasound is not currently recommended for breast cancer screening in the general population. At this time, there is an ongoing clinical study under the auspices of the American College of Radiology evaluating the value of screening breast ultrasound in women with dense breasts.

Breast Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
Indications for breast MRI include:

  • Pre-operative evaluation of tumor extent in the affected breast and detection of occult (hidden) tumor in the opposite breast in women with a known diagnosis of breast cancer
  • Assessment of response to pre-operative chemotherapy in women with breast cancer
  • Post-operative assessment of residual/recurrent tumor
  • Evaluation for rupture of silicone breast implants
  • Screening MRI for high-risk women who meet the American Cancer Society guidelines

 

 

Source: Every Day

Date: Aug - Dec 2007 Issue

e-Newsletters

Monthly articles about the health topics of your choice!

Sign Up Today Sign Up Today

Log In to My Froedtert Log In to My Froedtert

Related Information

Sisters Face Cancer Together

Breast Cancer Program Highlights

Breast Cancer Radiation Therapy

Breast Surgery

Lymphedema Care and Rehabilitation

About Breast Cancer

More >>

Quick Links

Register for Classes/Events

Find a Doctor

Get Directions

Request an Appointment

Pay Your Bill

e-Newsletter Sign-Up

Make a Donation

Gift Shop

Printer Icon
Printer Friendly
Envelope Icon
Send to a Friend
© 2013 Froedtert & The Medical College of Wisconsin
9200 W. Wisconsin Ave.
Milwaukee, WI 53226
Privacy | Security | Editorial Policy | Terms and Conditions | Accessibility | Site Index