Breast Imaging

The Breast Imaging section is located in the University of Colorado Breast Center, a multidisciplinary breast center at the new Anschutz Outpatient Pavilion, incorporating breast imaging, breast surgery, breast oncology, internal medicine, genetic counseling and specialized nursing. The Center houses two screen-film mammography units, one GE Senographe 2000D full-field digital mammography unit, a Fischer prone stereotactic table and dedicated ultrasound. Breast MRIs performed at University Hospital are interpreted in the Breast Imaging section. Outpatient breast surgery is performed one floor below the Breast Center. Lymphoscintigraphy is performed by Nuclear Medicine at University Hospital. All forms of image guided breast biopsies and localizations, including mammographic, sonographic, and MRI-guided are performed by the breast imaging section.

As predicted by the design of the Breast Center, the radiologists in breast imaging enjoy a high degree of collaboration with other disciplines. The proximity to the clinics allows for improved communication and increased patient convenience. All imaging and image-guided biopsy is performed by the radiologists.