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Weinstein Imaging Associates Introduces "Breast-Specific Gamma Imaging" to Region
·         New testing procedure helps diagnose breast cancer – earlier and at a cellular level
·         Evaluates questionable findings on mammography or ultrasound
·         Serves as a problem-solving tool for challenging cases, complements mammography

CONTACTS: Michele Rothert, Esteta Communications, 412-322-0281 mr@estetacommunications.com
Mary Lou Bradley, Weinstein Imaging Associates, 412-441-1161, bradley@weinsteinimaging.com

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Marcela Böhm-Vélez, M.D. FACR

Thomas S. Chang, M.D. FACR

Michelle R. Straka, M.D.

Barbara H. Ward, M.D.

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» » CASE STUDIES (.PDF FORMAT) - National Level

Normal Mammogram with Positive BSGI: 51 year-old female with prior left breast lumpectomy of infiltrating ductal and DCIS in October 1996. Subsequent annual mammography screens were stable.

Abnormal Mammogram with Negative BSGI: Positive family history of breast cancer, prior mammograms indicated BIRADS 2 bilateral, stable breast nodule referred to as fibroglandular densities.

Indeterminate Mammogram with Positive BSGI: Postmenopausal patient with bilateral palpable masses; no prior mammograms.

Incidental Cancer: Left breast, indeterminate mass warranting additional evaluation.

Implants: 49 year-old; had a left breast biopsy in 1998 that reported hyperplasia. Has had saline implants since 1995 and mother had breast cancer.

Mammographically Occult Reoccurrence: Follow up for left breast lumpectomy and ductal carcinoma diagnosis 4 years prior. Patient notes a palpable
nodule below the surgical site near the midline.

Dense Breast Tissue: Healthy premenopausal patient presenting with palpable mass in left breast.

Occult Secondary Lesion: 82 year-old female with moderate quantity of bilateral stable dense breast parenchyma.

Confirmed Suspicious Radiodensity: 57 year-old female with stable fatty breast tissue.

Multifocal Cancer: 62 year-old female with a history of relatively fatty breast tissue with somewhat dense bilateral parenchyma.

DCIS: 62 year-old female with a history of relatively fatty breast tissue with somewhat dense bilateral parenchyma.

False Negative Biopsy: 82 year-old female with a history of right breast calcifications and benign biopsy, receiving six-month follow-up mammogram.

Radiodense Mammogram with True Negative BSGI: In 1969, patient underwent silicone injections. After three sessions, patient increased one full cup size.

True Positive - BSGI Aids Biopsy Target Selection: Patient with palpable mass in right breast. No family history of breast disease. Patient experienced early onset menses and has been on hormone replacement therapy for 14 years.

Surgical Scar with True Negative BSGI: Patient presents one year after lumpectomy and axillary dissection, radiation and chemotherapy for high grade infiltrating mammary carcinoma.

False Negative - 4 mm Low Grade Ductal Carcinoma: Patient, 51 years old, presents with new mass in the left breast. Patient has very dense breast tissue and a history of breast cancer with multiple biopsies.

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