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Q: What can I expect when accident, your doctor may choose to having a 3D mammogram? get diagnostic imaging. A: The process of having a 3D
Usually, back cancer pain detection. without Itany advanced forms of breast uses a very low level of radiation to take concerning multiple pictures of the breast. The x-ray tube moves over the breast in an features or history will arc, capturing multiple images of each breast from get better on its own over several different angles. A computer reconstructs these pictures to create a 3-dimensional picture of the breast. A regular weeks with the counter mammogram takes over a single picture of thepain breast.
mammogram is the same as a What diagnostic imaging might I get? conventional 2D exam. The technologist will position you, X-rays are a quick test that can compress your breast, and take images be used to diagnose compression from different angles. There’s no ofUsing the vertebra, 3D mammogram additional compression required, fractures and it technology, the alignment only takes a few extra seconds. degenerative arthritis, and cancer was able to be issues suchclearly as scoliosis, especially Q: Do insurance companies seen.
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Toms River X-ray has been performing mammograms high accuracy. MRI will often be and serving for overif30 Our 3D approved by the the community insurance company theyears. back pain does not mammogram is the latest on the market and has the most get better after several weeks of treatment, or in cases where advanced technology. It is our mission to provide the very it is critical get a comprehensive evaluation as soon as your best for our to patients. We thank you for trusting us with possible. health and the health of your loved ones. We look forward to offering you this significant advance in breast cancer screening.
regular mammograms? Should I see a doctor? A: 3D mammogram--also called breast tomosynthesis--is one of the most
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A: Mammograms expose patients to very low levels of radiation. The level of
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with younger patients. cover 3D mammograms?
exam 3D that can detect However, herniated discs, all private insurance companies covered mammograms. in August 2018, New Jersey enacted a mandate requiring all the major health insurers spinal cord nearly conditions, arthritis, to cover 3D mammograms. and fractures with extremely
If you have additional questions or would like more information, please call our Cyrusat Khorrami, M.D. office 732-244-0777. Medical Director
PARVIZ KHORRAMI, M.D. CYRUS KHORRAMI, M.D. Founder Medical Director PARVIN MOTEMADEN KHORRAMI, M.D.
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