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Dr. Laurie Margolies, MD

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Dr. Laurie Margolies is the Chief of Breast Imaging at The Mount Sinai Medical Center New York. Dr. Margolies is a national speaker and gifted teacher.

She is a dedicated breast imager who specializes in mammography, breast ultrasound and breast MRI and breast biopsy. Research interests include tomosynthesis, computer aided detection, breast molecular imaging and personalized medicine.

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  • The Mount Sinai Medical Center, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

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  • Laurie Margolies, MD
    Laurie Margolies, MD of The Mount Sinai Medical Center answered:
    What if I’m called back from a screening mammogram?

    Call backs from screening mammograms create much anxiety yet, are common. Throughout the...  Full Post
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  • Laurie Margolies, MD
    Laurie Margolies, MD of The Mount Sinai Medical Center answered:
    What is a stereotactic breast biopsy?
    Stereotactic biopsies can be done with you lying on your stomach, sitting upright or lying on your side.  The position is determined by where the abnormality is and the type of equipment a facility has.  Full Post
  • Laurie Margolies, MD
    Laurie Margolies, MD of The Mount Sinai Medical Center answered:
    What is a screening mammogram and how common are abnormalities?

    A screening mammogram is generally a two view exam of each breast performed in women over the age of 40 who have no signs or symptoms of breast disease. It is appropriate for women who do NOT have lumps or nipple discharge or any other change in their breasts.

    During a screening mammogram, the breast

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  • Laurie Margolies, MD
    Laurie Margolies, MD of The Mount Sinai Medical Center answered:
    What are the limitations of mammograms for detecting breast cancer?

    The limitations of mammography often relate to breast density. Many women with dense breasts are younger although there are women in their 80's with dense breasts. The normal dense glandular tissue can hide a cancer. 3D mammography - tomosynthesis - was approved by the FDA in 2011 and may help ma

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  • Laurie Margolies, MD
    Laurie Margolies, MD of The Mount Sinai Medical Center answered:
    Can mammograms detect microcalcifications or ductal carcinoma in situ?

    Mammograms can and do detect calcifications and ductal carcinoma very well. There are, however, many causes of breast calcification and most calcifications in the breast are benign. A stereotactic biopsy may be suggested if there are worrisome calcifications on a mammogram. 

    Ductal Carcinoma in Situ

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  • Laurie Margolies, MD
    Laurie Margolies, MD of The Mount Sinai Medical Center answered:
    Can mammograms detect microcalcifications or ductal carcinoma in situ?

    Mammograms can and do detect calcifications and ductal carcinoma very well. There are, however, many causes of breast calcification and most calcifications in the breast are benign. A stereotactic biopsy may be suggested if there are worrisome calcifications on a mammogram. 

    Ductal Carcinoma in Situ

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  • Laurie Margolies, MD
    Laurie Margolies, MD of The Mount Sinai Medical Center answered:
    How important is a mammogram for detecting breast cancer?

    A mammogram is the critical first step for most patients in the diagnosis of breast cancer. It is the only modality that has been proven in studies of thousands of patients to be an appropriate screening tool for breast cancer. Screening mammography saves lives! 

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  • Laurie Margolies, MD
    Laurie Margolies, MD of The Mount Sinai Medical Center answered:
    How effective are mammograms for detecting breast cancer?

    Screening mammography has been shown to save lives! The long-term benefit of screening - even with outdated technique - was recently demonstrated in a landmark study that followed over 133,000 women in Sweden for 29 years. The study's conclusion was that regular screening mammography decreased breast

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  • Laurie Margolies, MD
    Laurie Margolies, MD of The Mount Sinai Medical Center answered:
    How effective is mammography for breast cancer screening?

    Screening mammography is very effective and yearly mammography beginning at age 40 is recommended by The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and others. The recommendations relate to the high incidence of breast cancer in the US and the potential to reduce deaths breast cancer deaths. 

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  • Laurie Margolies, MD
    Laurie Margolies, MD of The Mount Sinai Medical Center answered:
    Does it matter where I have my mammogram done?
    All mammography facilities in the US are accredited which means that they all are in compliance with the Mammography Quality Standards Act. There are, however, differences between facilities. Questions you might ask include: whether the equipment is analog or digital? Do the reading radiologists specialize...  Full Post
  • Laurie Margolies, MD
    Laurie Margolies, MD answered:
    What is a stereotactic breast biopsy?
    Stereotactic biopsies can be done with you lying on your stomach, sitting upright or lying on your side.  The position is determined by where the abnormality is and the type of equipment a facility has.  Full Post
  • Laurie Margolies, MD
    Laurie Margolies, MD of The Mount Sinai Medical Center answered:
    Can men get breast cancer?

    Yes, men can get breast cancer. It is, however, an unusual condition. Gynecomastia, enlargement of the male breast, is a common condition with many causes and may be a side effect of many common medications. Men who notice a change in their breasts should seek medical attention. Imaging plays a large role in the diagnosis

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  • Laurie Margolies, MD
    Laurie Margolies, MD of The Mount Sinai Medical Center answered:
    If I have a family history of breast cancer, how should I be screened?

    Women with a family history of breast cancer should be screened for breast cancer. The exact screening plan does, however, depend upon the relationship of those within the family who had breast cancer, the age at which they were diagnosed and your age. If there is a strong family history of breast

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  • Laurie Margolies, MD
    Laurie Margolies, MD of The Mount Sinai Medical Center answered:
    Should women ages 50-75 be screened for breast cancer?

    The answer is a resounding yes. Screening mammography saves lives and mammography is the only proven method to save lives by detecting breast cancer. Since breast cancer becomes more common as one gets older, all guidelines agree that women ages 50 -75 should have screening mammograms. I suggest

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