Overview
Women have many unique health needs and a limited amount of time for wellness. From breast health and bone density to our complex reproductive system, Cleveland Clinic makes it easy to take care of your health by providing imaging and diagnostic services throughout the Treasure Coast and South Florida.
At Cleveland Clinic, our women’s imaging experts provide advanced radiology services in a comfortable and caring environment. Our team of doctors and specialists excel in diagnosing and planning treatment for conditions including breast cancer, pelvic disorders and osteoporosis. We use leading-edge technology to help us detect diseases earlier and more accurately.
Why Choose Cleveland Clinic in Florida?
When you come to Cleveland Clinic, you benefit from:
- Specialized experts: When you receive imaging services, a radiologist specializing in women’s imaging and mammography reviews and interprets your results. You can feel secure knowing that you’re receiving subspecialized, precise care. Meet our team.
- Convenient locations: We offer many imaging locations throughout the Treasure Coast and South Florida.
- Accredited, highly ranked care: Cleveland Clinic hospitals consistently earn awards and high rankings. Each of our imaging centers is accredited by the American College of Radiology (ACR).
Imaging Services We Provide
Our team provides the full range of imaging services, including breast imaging, bone density screenings and pelvic ultrasounds. A subspecialized breast radiologist reviews and interprets your imaging results so you receive precise, expert care.
Breast Health Services
A technologist takes X-rays of your breast from multiple angles to produce a three-dimensional image. 3D mammography allows radiologists to see through dense breast tissue more clearly, leading to more accurate evaluations.
- Screening mammograms: A screening mammogram is one of the most important tools for early detection of breast cancer. These mammograms check for signs of breast cancer in those who have no symptoms of the disease.
- Diagnostic mammograms: A diagnostic mammogram is a more detailed evaluation for those with breast cancer symptoms. Your specialist may also order a diagnostic mammogram if you have any signs of abnormalities on your screening mammogram.
MRIs are imaging tests that use magnets and radio waves to view inside the body. Breast MRIs are not replacements for mammograms. But they may be an additional screening tool for those with a high risk for breast cancer. We also may use breast MRIs for evaluation if you have breast cancer symptoms or already have a diagnosis.
Ultrasounds are tests that use sound waves to view inside the body. Like MRIs, breast ultrasounds aren’t routine screening tools. But they can be useful for evaluating dense breast tissue or looking at certain breast changes. Ultrasounds may help differentiate between fluid-filled cysts, which are unlikely to be cancerous, and hard lumps, which require further testing.
In a breast biopsy, we collect a sample of breast tissue to evaluate in a lab. A biopsy shows us whether the breast tissue contains cancer cells. Our team uses advanced biopsy techniques, including:
- Core needle biopsy: We remove a small tissue sample by placing a needle in the breast tissue. Our specialists use imaging techniques that use soundwaves (ultrasound-guided biopsy) or a magnet and radio waves (MR-guided biopsy) to locate where to take this tissue sample. Typically, we take a few small samples to compare and analyze whether disease is present.
- Stereotactic breast biopsy: In the past, when doctors detected a lump, they had to do surgery just to check if it was cancer. Now, thanks to advanced technology, we can perform a small, minimally invasive procedure called a stereotactic breast biopsy. During this biopsy, we use mammograms to pinpoint suspicious masses in breast tissue. Then, we remove a small piece of breast tissue about the size of a pencil tip. This approach offers exceptional accuracy rates while avoiding unnecessary invasive surgery.
Bone Density Screenings
A dual-energy X-ray absorption (DEXA) scan is a low-dose X-ray to evaluate bone health. It helps us identify osteopenia and osteoporosis or evaluate fracture risk.
Pelvic Ultrasounds
A pelvic ultrasound is an imaging test to look at your pelvic organs and structures, such as your uterus, cervix, ovaries, fallopian tubes and vagina. Your provider may order a pelvic ultrasound to evaluate pelvic irregularities and conditions such as uterine fibroids, pelvic inflammatory disease or postmenopausal bleeding.
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