Women's Diagnostic and Breast Center

Now women have an imaging program designed specifically to meet their needs with the latest technology and professional, responsive care - at Naples Diagnostic Imaging Centers.

Osteoporosis Screening (Bone Density Scanning)

Osteoporosis screening (also referred to as bone density scanning or bone densitometry), searches for osteoporosis, a preventable condition that causes women’s bones to become fragile and overly susceptible to fractures.

Bone loss, a natural function of aging, often escalates after menopause. Roughly half of all women in the US over the age of 50 suffer from osteoporosis. Bone density scanning measures your bone mineral density (BMD), and compares your measurements to a reference population based on your age, weight, sex and ethnic background. No
physician referral is required for this test.

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Ultrasound

Ultrasound, or sonography, is used during pregnancy and at other times when internal body structures need to be examined. Using high frequency sound waves that are reflected back, the technology converts echoes to images of the area under examination. The equipment then makes a permanent electronic record of the image.

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Breast Ultrasound

NDIC performs breast ultrasound as a part of a multi-modality approach to breast care.  Ultrasound, also know as sonography, uses high-frequency sound waves (above the hearing range) to produce images of the breast tissue. Breast ultrasound is used to evaluate breast masses that are felt and or demonstrated by mammography or breast MRI to determine if the masses are cystic (fluid-filled) or solid. 

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Mammography

Doctors recommend that all women over 40 have an annual mammogram as a preventative measure; an earlier start is recommended for those with a family history or at high risk for the disease. When women choose NDIC for their mammography, they can find even greater peace of mind. That’s because screening mammograms at NDIC use computer-aided detection (CAD) to alert physicians to potential abnormalities. Studies show nearly 25% of breast cancer would be detected earlier using CAD.

Direct contact with interpreting physicians is also available, and a
patient may choose to discuss her test results with the radiologist immediately upon
completion of her mammogram. No physician referral is required for their test.

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Digital Mammography with Computer Aided Detection

Now only at NDIC, digital mammography has replaced old film technology – providing quicker, clearer and more reliable information and faster more comfortable exams, too. Even more, the system uses Computer-Aided Detection, technology that highlights any abnormalities it detects, and alerts the radiology physician to focus on these areas. As a result, 23.4 % more cancers can be detected earlier, at a more treatable stage.

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Stereotactic (Mammographically Guided) Breast Biopsy

Mammography and other breast imaging cannot prove that an abnormal area of breast tissue is cancer. If mammography or another breast imaging modality raises significant suspicion of cancer, tissue must be removed for examination under a microscope to tell if it is cancer with certainty. This can be done by a breast biopsy.

The staff and Radiologist at NDIC are among the best at taking care of this sensitive subject and will assist you in any way to provide you with outstanding care and comfort.

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Breast MRI with Computer Aided Detection

This breakthrough in women’s imaging can save patients from undergoing stereotactic biopsy or invasive surgical procedures, and also can track the effectiveness of treatment. A painless diagnostic technique, the MRI actually enables physicians to
designate a highly-specific area for examination. As a result, the physician has an extremely precise image of medical conditions without invasive procedures or radioactive exposure.

Then, computer-aided detection harnesses the power of computers to allow for increased sensitivity in interpreting the results, alerting the radiology physician to focus on any suspicious areas. This technology is particularly useful for women with high risk for breast cancer or with dense breasts.

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Breast-Specific-Gamma-Imaging (BSGI)

BSGI is a new and specialized breast imaging technique that incorporates the uses of Nuclear Medicine with breast imaging. BSGI is very useful in women with dense breast tissue, suspicious areas on a mammogram, lumps that can be felt but not seen on mammography or ultrasound, breast with implants and augmentation, and scarring from previous surgeries.

NDIC offers this new technique in detecting breast abnormalities. BSGI can aid in diagnosis when mammography is inconclusive revealing important information that can help your doctor more accurately determine if an area of concern is cancerous or not.

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Hysterosalpingograms (HSG)

A hysterosalpingogram (HSG) is an X-ray test that looks at the inside of the uterus and fallopian tubes and the area around them. It often is done for women who are having a hard time becoming pregnant (infertile).

HSG's are performed for the -

• determination of infertility
• detection blocked fallopian tube
• detection of uterine abnormalities,
  (such as uterine anomalies, endometrial polyps, fibroids,
  intrauterine adhesions, genital tuberculosis)
• evaluation of results of tubal surgeries such as tubal ligation or reversals

Breast Health Navigator

At NDIC, we provide a certified Breast Health Patient Navigator who is specifically trained to coordinate educational and supportive needs of breast cancer patients from the time of a screening mammogram to the comprehensive array of advanced testing and treatment options available for breast cancer patients. This service is provided free of charge for our patients.