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What is breast imaging?

The most common form of breast imaging is mammography. Mammograms, which are the images produced using this method, are used to detect breast cancer in its early stages, when it is most curable.

MMI offers a comprehensive suite of breast imaging services, including:

  • 3D digital mammogram with tomosynthesis
  • breast ultrasound
  • breast MRI
  • specialised breast procedures including core biopsies and hookwire localisation.

Breast screen

They are all delivered by our specialist team of radiographers, sonographers and radiologists.

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Preparation

Different breast imaging procedures require different kinds of preparation.

Read these guidelines to find out more about your procedure and to prepare for your appointment.

Used if you are asymptomatic.

Prepare by removing all deodorant and talcum powder prior to attending your appointment. Bring any of your relevant previous mammograms for comparison.

Private fee only.

Used if you have any of the following:

  • a past history of breast cancer and/or family history of breast cancer
  • symptoms or indications of breast malignancy
  • focal lump/thickening/dimpling (rather than generalized/cyclical)
  • nipple change and/or discharge.

Prepare by removing all deodorant and talcum powder prior to attending your appointment. Bring any of your relevant previous mammograms for comparison.

Medicare rebate is available.

Used:

  • in association with mammogram
  • if you are under 30
  • where malignancy is suspected.

Bring any of your relevant previous images to your appointment.

Medicare rebate is available.

Used for various reasons.

You will be asked to complete an MRI questionnaire before your appointment.

Limited Medicare rebate is available.

A core biopsy is used for tissue diagnosis, while a fine needle biopsy is used for drainage and limited diagnosis.

Our team will review your previous films (mammograms, Ultrasounds etc).

Medicare rebate is available.

Used pre-operatively with ultrasound or stereotactic guidance.

Our team will review your previous films (mammograms, Ultrasounds etc).

Medicare rebate is available.