BETHESDA TO GET

DC AREA'S FIRST

BREAST TOMOSYNTHESIS

IMAGING

Washington Radiology to Offer 3-D

Mammography at Rockledge Site by

End of March

Another Robert Dyer @ Bethesda Row Exclusive!!!

A major breakthrough in women's health is coming to Bethesda in the next 30 days.

Washington Radiology, located at 10215 Fernwood Road in Suite 103 of the venerable Camalier Building, will soon offer the first 3-D mammograms in the Washington, D.C. area.

The technology, called Breast Tomosynthesis imaging, takes multiple low-dose images of the breast from different angles. Together, they create a true 3-D image, unlike standard 2-D mammograms, This allows doctors to get a clearer image of tumors, particularly in dense breasts that are more difficult to study with traditional tests.

Tomosynthesis "leads to fewer callbacks and less anxiety for our patients," said Edward R. Lipsit, M.D., President of Washington Radiology and a breast imaging specialist.

When WR installs the new equipment at all of its DC area locations, it will be the largest provider of tomosynthesis imaging in the world.

The equipment, manufactured by Hologic, will be installed before the end of March at all WR locations.