Charleston Radiologists, PA
9313 Medical Plaza Drive, Suite 302
Charleston, SC 29406
(843) 824-0606  -  (843) 824-0909 FAX
 


 
  Our Approach to Breast Care
We provide a comprehensive approach to the diagnosis and treatment of breast disease, combining highly trained staff with advanced technology. Our goal is to ensure quality and focus attention to each patient's needs. Trident Breast Care Center is accredited by the American College of Radiology and certified by the FDA.
We believe early detection is the single most powerful tool in fighting breast cancer. Trident Breast Care Center places strong emphasis on diagnosing cancer early and provides convenient hours for mammography screening. The Breast Care Center will provide access to a complete examination including help to schedule patients for a physical examination or breast examination.
The Woman's Imaging Center…from its innovative team approach, to its convenient location and brand new facilities...is dedicated to providing the best possible care for our patients.
Trident Medical Center is proud of the newly renovated Trident Breast Care Center located on the second floor of the Trident Medical Arts Building. Procedures are done using state-of-the-art equipment featuring four mammography units; two of which are LoRad Mark IV units as well as a brand new LoRad Mark IV Platinum Plus. Also available are two Accuson ultrasound units, a LoRad Digital Stereotatic table breast biopsy unit, and Mammotome breast biopsy device for larger tissue sampling.

Patient Preparation
None. For Breast Ultrasound and MRI, please see the pages on these services for patient preparation information.
 

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Featuring Dr. Joseph Mullaney
Topic: Uterine Fibroids

Q: What are Uterine Fibroids?
A: Fibroids are benign tumors that develop in the muscular wall of the uterus. Fibroids range in size and may be located in various parts of the uterus. Women with fibroids do not always have symptoms, but depending on their size and location, they can cause pain and heavy bleeding.

Q: Who is most likely to have Uterine Fibroids?
A: Uterine fibroids are very common though they don’t always cause problems. 20-40% of women over 35 will develop fibroids of a significant size and African-American women are at a higher risk than the rest of the population.

Q: How are Uterine Fibroids diagnosed?
A: Fibroids are usually diagnosed during a gynecologic internal examination. The presence of fibroids is most often confirmed by an abdominal ultrasound. Fibroids can also be confirmed using magnetic resonance (MR) and computed tomography (CT) imaging techniques.

Q: How can Interventional Radiologists treat Uterine Fibroids?
A: Interventional Radiologists can perform two minimally invasive procedures to remove uterine fibroids. These procedures can often can replace the need for major surgeries such as hysterectomy. These are Uterine Fibroid Embolization and Magnetic resonance guided focused ultrasound (MRGFU).

Q: What is Uterine Fibroid Embolization?
A: This approach to the treatment of fibroids blocks the arteries that supply blood to the fibroids causing them to shrink. It is a minimally-invasive procedure, which means it requires only a tiny nick in the skin, and is performed by an interventional radiologist while the patient is conscious but sedated — drowsy and feeling no pain. Advantages over surgery include no incision and a shorter recovery time.

Q: What is Magnetic resonance guided focused ultrasound?
A:Magnetic resonance guided focused ultrasound (MRGFU) is a non-invasive outpatient, procedure that uses high intensity focused ultrasound waves to ablate (destroy) the fibroid tissue. An interventional radiologist uses magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to see inside the body to deliver the treatment directly to the fibroid. This procedure, approved by the Food and Drug Administration in October 2004, is a newer treatment option for women with fibroids.

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