Screening for breast tumors by 2D, 3D ultrasound and X-ray

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Posted by Master, Doctor Lam Thi Kim Chi - Department of Diagnostic Imaging - Vinmec Da Nang International Hospital
Breast tumors are very common in women of all ages. The most important issue is the assessment and monitoring of the cancer risk of these lesions through imaging techniques such as ultrasound or mammography.
Currently, the incidence of breast cancer in Vietnam is increasing, at the same time, the age of the disease is younger than other countries in the world, which has a heavy impact on prognosis, treatment, as well as psychology. of the patient. The issue of screening for breast diseases, early diagnosis at an early stage is very important in treatment, helping to reduce mortality and improve quality of life.

1. Common breast diseases

1.1 Benign breast disease Benign breast disease is all diseases of the breast except breast cancer and infectious diseases of the breast, including:
Cystic fibrosis of the breast; Fibroids of the breast; Lymphatic tumor ; Breast cysts; Fat tissue necrosis. 1.2 Malignant tumors Epithelial tumors: Micro-infiltrating carcinoma, invasive breast carcinoma... Precancerous lesions: Ductal carcinoma in situ, lobular neoplasia; Papillary lesions: Intraductal papilloma, intraductal papillary carcinoma, intracortical papillary carcinoma, solid papillary carcinoma.

Trắc nghiệm: Những lầm tưởng và sự thật về ung thư vú

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2. Diagnosis of breast tumor

2.1 Clinical Breast exams are performed in many reproductive health services. Breast examination combined with counseling and guidance on breast self-examination helps to detect breast diseases and detect breast cancer early.
The best time for breast examination and breast self-examination is about 2-3 days after menstruation. Women aged 20-39 should have a breast exam every 1-3 years, and women aged 40 and over should have a breast exam once a year.

Các dấu hiệu ung thư vú có thể nhận biết
Các dấu hiệu ung thư vú có thể nhận biết
2.2 Mammography Imaging Mammography is a commonly used means of screening and diagnosis of breast tumors. In order to evaluate breast tumors on radiographs, it is necessary to take full pictures of both breasts, at least 2 positions on each side. In cases where breast tissue is dense or difficult to diagnose, a contrast-enhanced digital mammogram, contrast-enhanced ductal mammogram, or 3D mammogram (Tomosynthesis) may be needed. Women who have breast implants, when mammograms can be probed, broken ... need to be replaced by magnetic resonance combined with ultrasound.
Breast ultrasound 2D breast ultrasound: Considered a safe, low-cost, non-toxic, non-invasive, painless, and immediate results imaging method. For mammary gland tumors, 2D breast ultrasound can detect small lesions that are not seen or palpated. It is also a means of identifying mammary gland abnormalities in pregnant women, children, and those with dense or difficult mammograms.

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3D breast ultrasound Although 2D ultrasound and mammography are valuable in screening for breast disease, relying on these two techniques alone can miss cancer, especially in women with breast tissue. characterized by poor contrast between the tumor and the breast tissue. To improve the ability to detect breast cancer, automatic breast ultrasound technology combined with the ability to render 3D mammary glands was born. In addition to the advantages of a conventional ultrasound technique, 3D breast ultrasound has the advantage in detecting very small lesions that are easily missed on 2D breast ultrasound, being objective, and assess the location of the lesions well. trade, multi-faceted survey.
Currently, to join hands in "Say no to breast cancer", Vinmec International General Hospital has built a breast cancer screening package including: Breast examination with an oncologist or a gynecologist; Mammogram (2 sides); 2D breast ultrasound on both sides.,..
Advantages of breast cancer screening at Vinmec:
Team of highly qualified and experienced doctors. Comprehensive professional cooperation with domestic and international hospitals: Singapore, Japan, USA, .. Comprehensive treatment and care, multi-specialty coordination towards individualizing each patient. Having a full range of specialized facilities to diagnose the disease and stage it before treatment: Endoscopy, CT scan, PET-CT scan, MRI, histopathological diagnosis, gene-cell testing, .. There are full range of main cancer treatment methods: surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, stem cell transplant... Breast cancer screening package at Vinmec for the following subjects:
Female customers, over 40 years old. Customers wishing to be able to screen for breast cancer Customers are at high risk of cancer – especially customers with a family history of breast cancer. Women of reproductive age, perimenopause and menopause. Women who are having symptoms of breast cancer such as: pain in the breast, lump in the breast ...

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