Breast MRIs McLeod Regional medical Center in Florence Have an Eight-Channel Biopsy Table
Breast Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) allows radiologists to look inside the breast without having to perform surgery or flatten the breast (as in a Mammogram). Breast MRI is used as a supplement to mammography and ultrasound imaging for the detection and treatment monitoring of breast cancer and other possible breast abnormalities. It can provide detailed images of the soft-tissues, distinguishing between scar tissue and recurrent tumors, determining breast implant integrity, monitoring treatment with chemotherapy, staging of breast cancer before surgery, screening for breast cancer in women who have scar tissue or implants, and providing further information to make treatment decisions.

DynaCAD Imaging System (McLeod Regional Medical Center)
McLeod Breast MRI now features the DynaCAD imaging system, an advanced computer-aided-detection (CAD) system. DynaCAD provides McLeod radiologists with a number of new tools for enhancing current breast MRI diagnostic services, and provides more detailed information related to breast MRI exams.

Tools integrated in the DynaCAD system allow for breast MRI imaging enhancements and improves diagnostic accuracy. The system includes an automatic search for suspicious regions of interest in a breast MRI image based on shape and blood flow.

In addition, the DynaCAD interventional planning module assists with interventional procedures, such as breast biopsies, by eliminating calculation and spatial orientation errors involved. The system automatically calculates the coordinates necessary for the interventional approach, and provides a graphical indication of the correct entry point – significantly reducing the potential for human error.

The DynaCAD system allows physicians to see the images in 3-D. It also streamlines the workflow and provides faster results for patients.

For your convenience, breast MRI scans are performed at the McLeod Pavilion, First Floor, 801 East Cheves Street, Florence.