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Breast Scintigraphy (Miraluma)

General Information

Nuclear Medicine exams detect radioactive isotopes (tracers) given to the patient prior to the exam in order to show function of various areas within the body.

What is Breast Scintigraphy or Miraluma?

Miraluma studies are used to detect cancer cells in the breasts of women who have had abnormal mammograms or who have dense breast tissue.

  • Names: Breast Scintimammography, Nuclear Breast Imaging, Mammoscintigraphy
  • Injection followed by a brief waiting period. At the appropriate time, the technologist will have the patient change into a gown with the opening in the front. Three images will be taken, one laying on the back and two on the stomach to allow for the imaging of each breast
  • All positioning for the images will be performed by a female staff member.

How should I prepare for Breast Scintigraphy?

  • No restrictions for medications, eating, or driving
  • Drink plenty of fluids prior to test
  • Inform the technologist if you have a breast prosthesis or implants.