Breast Imaging
The Breast Imaging Section at UCI provides expert mammographic, sonographic and MRI interpretation – resulting in a much higher than average detection rate of actual breast cancer along with lower than the national average of false positive test results. The Breast Imaging Section is focused on serving patients, conducting research, and training the next generation of radiologists.
Why choose Breast Imaging at UCI
• Designated as a Breast Imaging Center of Excellence by the American College of Radiology
• Highest standards of image quality with continuous standards in place to minimize radiation
• Internationally renowned breast imaging experts
• Fewer false positives than national average with higher than average cancer detection
• All images interpreted by board certified, expertly-trained radiologists in breast imaging
Who we are
• Subspecialty trained breast-imaging physicians, aka “radiologists”
• Technologists, who specialize in mammography and breast MRI
• Dedicated nursing and administrative support tailored to the breast imaging patient
Who we partner with
• Patients and their families
• Researchers from our own and other institutions
• Donors and other visionaries committed to improving the lives of others
• Referring colleagues, including breast surgeons, medical and radiation oncologists, plastic surgeons, and genetic counselors
Who we serve
• Any patient who desires routine breast cancer screening
• Any patient with breast symptoms needing diagnostic evaluation
• Patients who are at increased breast cancer risk due to genetic or environmental factors
• Patients diagnosed with breast cancer
Conditions we address
• Breast cancer
• Other breast symptoms (i.e. breast lumps)
Breast Imaging Services
• 3-D Mammography
• Digital screening mammography with option for tomosynthesis
• Digital diagnostic mammography with option for tomosynthesis
• Diagnostic breast ultrasound
• Ultrasound-guided breast cyst aspiration
• Breast core biopsy and fine needle aspiration
• Stereotactic-guided breast core biopsy
• Needle localization
• Magnetically inducible seed localization (no wires)
• Breast Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
• MRI-guided core biopsy