Breast Care

BI-RADS (or BIRADS)

The BIRADS categorisation is a scale that summarises the findings of radiological findings of breast examinations: mammography, breast ultrasound and mammography. It is used to accurately code the likelihood of the tests showing cancer in the breast. It is a very useful categorisation that allows communication between doctors involved in the care of …

Magnetic Mammography or Breast MRI
and its use in modern breast surgery

A Breast MRI is a specialized radiological examination of the breast. It is used with specific indications to obtain further information when mammography and breast ultrasound cannot help. This examination is prescribed to the EOPYY by breast surgeon Ioannis Haveles at the Breast Care Clinic …

What is breast ultrasound (breast ultrasound)?
Breast ultrasound, like any other ultrasound in medicine, is one of the main and most versatile breast imaging tests. It uses high-frequency sound waves emitted by the echo sounder, the part of the device that the ultrasound operator holds and rests on the body part being examined. These completely harmless …

What is mammography?

A mammogram is a special type of x-ray of the breast. It is performed by technologists using a special machine, the mammograph. It uses the minimum amount of X-rays so that the woman is burdened as little as possible. Clearly pregnant women and those under 35 years of age are prohibited from having …