Clarification of breast changes

Do you feel a lump, pain, redness or discharge in your breast?

We examine you quickly, sensitively and thoroughly - from imaging to tissue samples.

This gives you quick certainty and maximum security.

Do you feel a lump in your breast or do you have pain, redness or discharge from the nipple? 

Our breast specialist clarifies quickly, sensitively and thoroughly whether a benign cyst or a malignant finding is present - close to you in Meilen - for your safety and a reassuring result.

In addition to imaging, we offer tissue samples for clarification. 


What can you expect?

After a detailed discussion about your symptoms, a clinical examination is carried out first. 

The examination methods breast ultrasound, mammography or MRI are used individually according to your complaints, your age and your wishes.  

A consultation takes place after the examinations have been completed.


Clinical palpation 

- Systematic breast inspection and palpation

- Systemic examination of the local lymph gland stations in the armpit, subclavian fossa and neck region


Digital mammography

- High-resolution X-ray images of your breast 

- Particularly suitable for detecting microcalcifications 

- Gentle, low-radiation and can be performed in just a few minutes 

- In a radiology institute of your choice (Zurich, Männedorf, close to home)


Breast ultrasound (sonography) 

- Ideal for dense glandular tissue and young patients 

- Real-time images without radiation 

- Combination with ultrasound-guided punch biopsies possible


Breast MRI 

- High-contrast, detailed sectional images of the breast tissue 

- Recommended for unclear findings or familial risk 

- Supplementary to mammography and sonography


Minimally invasive tissue removal (punch biopsy) 

- Precise sampling under local anesthesia 

- Histological examination for reliable differentiation between benign and malignant 

- Also for clarifying abnormal lymph nodes in the armpit 


Individual advice 

- Discussion of findings immediately afterwards 

- Explanation of all findings in understandable language 

- Recommendations on intervals, lifestyle and aftercare

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