Digital mammography, also known as 2D mammography, uses a low-dose X-ray to take 2-dimensional pictures of your breast (from top to bottom and side to side). 2D mammograms can show breast cancer and other non-cancerous breast conditions like cysts or calcium deposits. 

Tomosynthesis, also known as 3D mammography, uses low-dose X-ray technology to take images of your breasts from different angles. Studies show tomosynthesis may pick up breast cancer and breast abnormalities better than 2D mammograms in patients who have dense breast tissue.

A breast MRI creates detailed images of the inside of your breasts using radio waves and magnets. We may recommend an MRI along with a mammogram if you are at higher risk for breast cancer.

A breast ultrasound creates images of the inside of your breasts using sound waves. Ultrasound helps us determine if a breast lump is a fluid-filled cyst or a solid mass. It also helps us detect abnormalities in dense breast tissue that a mammogram might miss.

Contrast-Enhanced Mammography (CEM) is a specialized mammogram that uses a small amount of contrast material injected through a vein. This contrast helps show areas of increased blood flow, which can make certain findings easier to see. It may be recommended when a screening mammogram needs further evaluation or to look further when a patient or her provider notices a new finding in her breast. CEM can also be helpful in patients with dense breast tissue.