Breast diagnostics play a crucial role in the early detection and treatment of breast diseases, such as inflammatory breast diseases, mammary carcinoma, lobular carcinoma, DCIS (ductal carcinoma in situ), and vascular diseases of the breast. Early diagnosis can significantly improve the chances of recovery and enhance the quality of life for affected patients.
The most common breast diagnostic procedures include mammography, breast ultrasound, and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), each offering specific advantages.
Mammography is an X-ray examination of the breast and is considered the standard method for early breast cancer detection. It allows for the identification of tumors even at an early stage, which may not yet be causing any symptoms. Women with risk factors (such as a family history of breast cancer or personal history of tumors) and generally those over the age of 50 are advised to undergo regular mammography. This examination can also be used to assess abnormalities detected during a clinical examination or through self-examination.
Breast ultrasound is another important procedure in breast diagnostics. It is often used as a supplement to mammography, especially in women with very dense breast tissue, where mammography may not be fully conclusive. Ultrasound uses sound waves to create images of the internal structures of the breast. This method is painless and allows for differentiation between solid and fluid-filled changes. Breast ultrasound is particularly useful for distinguishing lumps detected during clinical diagnostics and is also valuable for further evaluation of suspicious changes that appear in a mammography.
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of the breast is a high-resolution imaging technique that ultimately offers the highest diagnostic accuracy of all procedures. It can detect even very small tumors and is also helpful in tumor follow-up care. Breast MRI provides detailed images of breast tissue and is used to assess the extent of the disease in cases of already diagnosed breast cancer. Additionally, a breast MRI can provide valuable information about the condition of breast implants, detecting implant ruptures or displacements, capsular fibrosis, or inflammatory processes around the implant effectively.
Overall, these three procedures complement each other in breast diagnostics, offering a comprehensive approach for early detection and accurate assessment of breast changes. The combination of mammography, breast ultrasound, and breast MRI enables doctors to make precise diagnoses and develop early treatment plans.
Prof. Dr. med. Mäurer specializes in breast diagnostics. For more information, including details about insurance coverage for the examination, please feel free to contact us by phone at
Short-term appointments are available for all types of examinations at various locations. Appointments can be scheduled online, by phone, or in person at our practice on Leipziger Straße.
| Mon: | 08:00 – 12:00 |
| Tue: | 10:30 – 16:00 |
| Wed: | 10:30 – 18:00 |
| Thu: | 11:00 – 16:00 |
| Fri: | 09:00 – 13:00 |
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RADIOLOGIE Berlin-Mitte
Prof.Dr.med. Jürgen Mäurer
Leipziger Straße 44
10117 Berlin
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