Breast Imaging Services

Preparation

Mammogram/Ductogram
Please bring along all of your previous x-rays for comparison.

Appointments are necessary. Please call the location where service is available directly.

As the developing embryo is much more sensitive to x-radiation exposure, patients must inform the radiographer or physician, prior to any x-ray examination if there is any possibility of pregnancy.

It is an advantage if separates (e.g., blouse and pants or skirt) are worn instead of a one-piece attire. Do not apply any talcum or any such similar powder on the breast.

The following questions will be asked prior to the examination for a complete history of the patient:
- Any lumps. If so, its location
- Any discharge from the nipple
- Any history of mastectomy
- Any previous biopsy or aspiration
- Any previous history of lumpectomy
- Any silicon implant
- No. of children and were they breast fed
- Age of first menstrual period
- Last menstrual period
- Is the menses regular/irregular or menopause
- Any history of hysterectomy
- Any history of taking birth control pill/oestrogen/progesterone/
  cortisone. If so, how many years
- Any family history of cancer. If so relationship to patient and
  type of lesion

Location where above service is available
Paragon
MRI Centre
Jurong East
Health Promotion Board
Gleneagles
Republic Plaza

Breast Lesion Localisation/Mammotome Biopsy
Appointments are necessary. Please call the location where service is available directly.

As the developing embryo is much more sensitive to x-radiation exposure, patients must inform the radiographer or physician, prior to any x-ray examination if there is any possibility of pregnancy.

Procedure is done as a day-case. Patient has to be admitted into Mount Elizabeth Hospital and in most cases be discharged later in the day. Documents (e.g., Identity card, admission letter, previous x-rays) must accompany the patient for admission process.

Breast Profile

Location where above service is available
Mount Elizabeth Medical Centre