Columbia, Md.-based MedStar Health has expanded contrast-enhanced mammography to four hospitals across the Washington-Baltimore region, increasing access to imaging that can reveal cancers that may be difficult to see on a standard mammogram.
The technology recently became available at Washington, D.C.-based MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, according to a Nov. 12 news release. Baltimore-based MedStar Union Memorial Hospital first launched contrast-enhanced mammography in 2024. It is also available at Washington, D.C.-based MedStar Washington Hospital Center and Baltimore-based MedStar Good Samaritan Hospital.
Contrast-enhanced mammography combines a standard mammogram with an intravenous contrast agent that helps highlight areas of concern within the breast. It can be especially helpful for women with dense breast tissue and may offer an alternative to breast MRI for some patients.
