Mammography
Mammography uses ionizing radiation (x-rays) to create images of the human breast. Mammography can detect breast cancer.
Facilities, Technical Capabilities, and Limitations
- There are four mammography units available for human research.
- All units are capable of tomosynthesis (鈥渋mage slices鈥).
- All units produce high-quality digital images.
- Images are viewable on Hologic SecurView workstations and archived on Enterprise-wide McKesson PACS; CDs/DVDs can be created as needed.
- Radiology reports are created in MagView, viewable through SCM/AEHR, and can be printed as needed.
Facilities, Technical Capabilities, and Limitations
- There are four mammography units available for human research.
- All units are capable of tomosynthesis (鈥渋mage slices鈥).
- All units produce high-quality digital images.
- Images are viewable on Hologic SecurView workstations and archived on Enterprise-wide McKesson PACS; CDs/DVDs can be created as needed.
- Radiology reports are created in MagView, viewable through SCM/AEHR, and can be printed as needed.
| Units | Location | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Second Floor, Whitney-Hendrickson Building (Pavilion WH) | Hologic Selenia Dimensions (Digital Breast Tomosynthesis and Intelligent 2D Technology) |
| 1 | Second Floor, Whitney-Hendrickson Building (Pavilion WH) | Hologic Affirm Stereotactic Biopsy System (Upright) |
Hours of Operation
- Monday 鈥 Friday, 7:30 a.m. 鈥 4:30 p.m.
- Other days/times by arrangement.
Hours of Operation
- Monday 鈥 Friday, 7:30 a.m. 鈥 4:30 p.m.
- Other days/times by arrangement.