Diagnostic Breast Imaging

The Breast Imaging Diagnostic Department of Tianjin Medical University Cancer Hospital was established at the end of 2009. It is a professional department integrating mammography, ultrasound, magnetic resonance examination and diagnostic projects.

Currently, commonly used examination methods for breast imaging include X-ray, ultrasound, magnetic resonance examination, etc. Among them, X-ray photography and ultrasound are the main examination methods. The combination of the two is currently a widely used examination method in the world. Magnetic resonance examination has become an important supplementary method to X-ray and ultrasonic examination because of its imaging advantages.

The three examination methods of mammography, ultrasound, and magnetic resonance are combined with each other. On the one hand, they can complement each other's advantages in various imaging examinations and achieve the purpose of early and accurate diagnosis;

On the other hand, the integration of breast imaging diagnosis also makes it easier for breast patients to seek medical treatment. Breast imaging examination items that were originally divided into different departments can be completed in one department.

Currently, the Breast Imaging Diagnostic Department has 2 fully digital mammography machines and 9 ultrasound machines, which technically covers mammography, ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging diagnosis and interventional diagnosis and treatment.

In addition to routine clinical work, the Breast Imaging Diagnostic Department also carries out image-guided diagnosis and treatment, such as X-ray or ultrasound-guided breast lesion positioning for clinically unreachable lesions, digital mammography-guided vacuum-assisted rotational biopsy, breast duct angiography, interventional treatment of breast lesions such as sclerotherapy of cysts, catheter drainage, puncture and fluid extraction.

Our hospital's breast magnetic resonance examination work was carried out earlier in the country. The examination technology is standardized and the diagnostic accuracy is high. In particular, the "second eye" ultrasound positioning and biopsy technology guided by magnetic resonance for lesions that are not obvious on clinical palpation, X-ray and ultrasound have been recognized by domestic peers.

At present, the clinical work of breast imaging diagnosis is at the leading level in China, and a large number of training doctors come to the department every year to study.

In addition to clinical imaging diagnosis, the Department of Breast Imaging Diagnosis is also responsible for scientific research and teaching. Over the years, it has been responsible for the compilation of breast imaging chapters in national clinical and imaging professional textbooks, and the teaching of undergraduate, graduate and advanced courses.

He has edited and co-edited several monographs on breast imaging diagnosis.

The team of breast imaging diagnostic department now includes 2 senior professional technicians, 3 deputy senior professional technicians, 10 intermediate professional technicians, and 14 junior professional technicians.

The training direction of the Breast Imaging Diagnostic Department for each young doctor is to master various breast imaging diagnostic technologies in an all-round way, including mammography, ultrasound and magnetic resonance diagnostic skills, so that the combined and complementary advantages of various breast imaging examination methods can be fully brought into play, and accurate and reliable imaging information can be provided for the formulation of truly individualized clinical treatment plans.

The department conducts X-ray, ultrasound, and magnetic resonance imaging consultations every week, and discusses and analyzes some difficult cases;

Regularly organize academic activities to cultivate and improve each doctor's clinical and scientific research ideas.

The Breast Imaging Diagnostic Department has an excellent team of mammography technicians who are proficient in technical quality control. They evaluate breast phantom images every week, conduct equipment visibility inspections every month, conduct re-film analysis every quarter, and conduct compression plate pressure tests every six months and other quality control projects.

The development direction of the department is to develop in all aspects of medical treatment, teaching and scientific research, supported by equipment, experts, technology and services, to benefit the majority of breast disease patients.