Advanced digital breast tomosynthesis using the Fujifilm Amulet Innovality — detects up to 40% more cancers than standard 2D mammography. BI-RADS certified reporting by Dr. Vaishnavi Bansal, Mumbai's leading breast imaging specialist.
AV Scan Diagnostics offers the most advanced breast cancer screening available in Mumbai — 3D digital breast tomosynthesis using the Fujifilm Amulet Innovality. Unlike standard 2D mammography, tomosynthesis takes multiple thin-layer images of the breast from different angles, creating a detailed 3D picture that allows our radiologist to examine breast tissue layer by layer.
All mammography reports at AV Scan are personally reviewed and signed by Dr. Vaishnavi Bansal — MD (Radiology), FIFM, FMF (UK) certified breast imaging specialist — using BI-RADS (Breast Imaging-Reporting and Data System) standardised reporting.
3D mammography (tomosynthesis) detects significantly more cancers than standard 2D mammography, particularly in women with dense breast tissue. It also reduces false-positive results — meaning fewer unnecessary callbacks and less anxiety for patients.
Who Should Get a Mammogram?
Women aged 40 and above — annual screening recommended
Women with a family history of breast cancer
Women with dense breast tissue (where 3D mammography is especially important)
Women with BRCA1/BRCA2 gene mutations
Anyone with a breast lump, nipple discharge, or breast skin changes
Women undergoing breast implant assessment
Women referred for baseline mammography before hormone therapy
3D vs 2D Mammography — What's the Difference?
Standard 2D mammography takes flat images of the breast from two angles. Overlapping tissue can mask cancers or create suspicious areas that turn out to be normal tissue.
3D mammography (tomosynthesis) acquires multiple low-dose images from different angles and reconstructs them into thin slices, allowing the radiologist to scroll through the breast tissue layer by layer. This significantly reduces the "noise" caused by overlapping tissue and improves cancer detection accuracy.
Breast Sonography (Sonomammography) — Always Included
At AV Scan, every mammography examination is routinely followed up with breast sonography (sonomammography) — a complementary ultrasound of the breast performed immediately after your mammogram. This is our standard protocol, not an optional add-on.
Breast ultrasound is especially valuable for:
Women with dense breast tissue — where ultrasound adds significant diagnostic value alongside mammography
Evaluating any area that looks suspicious on the mammogram
Distinguishing solid lumps from fluid-filled cysts
Guiding further assessment or biopsy if needed
Younger women where ultrasound is often the primary imaging tool
Our combined 3D mammography + breast sonography protocol gives you the most comprehensive breast assessment available — significantly improving cancer detection compared to mammography alone.
How to Prepare for Your Mammogram
Schedule your mammogram for the week after your period when breasts are less tender.
Do not apply deodorant, antiperspirant, perfume or powder on the day of your scan — these can interfere with the images.
Wear a two-piece outfit for easy access.
Bring any previous mammogram images for comparison.
Inform Dr. Vaishnavi if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Frequently Asked Questions — Mammography in Mumbai
Our 3D mammography is virtually painless — the Fujifilm Amulet Innovality uses special pain-reduction (comfort) paddles that flex with the natural shape of the breast, distributing pressure evenly and significantly reducing the discomfort women experience on conventional mammography machines. The compression is brief (a few seconds per view) and most patients tell us it was far more comfortable than expected.
The Fujifilm Amulet Innovality uses a low-dose tomosynthesis protocol that keeps the total radiation dose within safe limits — comparable to or only slightly above standard 2D mammography. The improved diagnostic accuracy of 3D mammography far outweighs the minimal additional dose.
BI-RADS (Breast Imaging-Reporting and Data System) is the internationally standardised classification system for mammography reports, developed by the American College of Radiology. It assigns categories from 0–6 indicating the likelihood of malignancy and recommended next steps. All mammography reports at AV Scan are BI-RADS compliant and signed by Dr. Vaishnavi Bansal.
Yes — 3D mammography is significantly more accurate than 2D mammography for women with dense breast tissue. Dense tissue appears white on mammograms, as do cancers, making standard 2D mammography less effective. Tomosynthesis' layer-by-layer imaging cuts through the overlapping tissue, greatly improving cancer detection in dense breasts.
