Slide 1 of 3: Three-dimensional imaging that detects cancer earlier.

— Breast Imaging & Osteoporosis Center Athens —

01Cutting-edge technology

Three-dimensional imagingthat detects cancer earlier.

State-of-the-art equipment. Hologic 3D digital tomosynthesis in mammography and high-resolution 15–18 MHz ultrasounds — for early-stage detection, even in dense breast tissue.

3DBreast imaging
HOLOGIC · TOMO · ABUS
I.The Doctor
Σπύρος Λαζάρου
[ portrait — Spyros Lazarou ]

Experienced scientific team; innovative technology.

"In April 2007, next to the Hilton, I humbly but with great determination started my own workspace. My purpose was to make diagnoses that would help a woman overcome as painlessly as possible a cancer that might appear in her breast."

"Years have already passed and thousands of women have benefited from an early diagnosis, while many continue their prevention with the new tools that were added. With some I made mistakes — I never forget them."

Spyros Lazarou
Radiologist · Center Director
II.New Techniques

Innovation,

for the first time

in Greece.

Three distinct axes of specialization. In each, we introduce techniques to our Center that in many cases are applied for the first time in Greek and European practice.
01

Mammography
three-dimensional.

Mammography three-dimensional.
[ tomosynthesis ]

3D Digital Tomosynthesis by Hologic with modern rendering techniques for precision in the most difficult cases of dense breast tissue.

02

Ultrasound
high frequency.

Ultrasound high frequency.
[ ABUS · 18MHz ]

Specialized use of 15–18 MHz, automated breast ultrasound ABUS and elastography for targeted diagnosis.

03

Osteoporosis
density measurement.

Osteoporosis density measurement.
[ DXA · TBS ]

Modern DXA unit with new techniques for calculating bone structure and fracture risk — beyond standard measurements.

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III.Body Composition

Weight is just a number.
Composition shows the picture.

DXA examination

One body, three compartments.

DXA body composition analysis captures weight as the sum of its physiological components — fat mass, lean mass and bone — together with visceral adipose tissue (VAT). Fast, repeatable and low-dose.

Obesity & Weight Management

VAT as a leading risk marker — and the No.1 follow-up tool before and after bariatric surgery.

Sarcopenia

Early detection of muscle mass loss using the ALM index compared against normal thresholds.

Athletic Performance

“Target weight”, detection of asymmetries and monitoring of training & rehabilitation.

Cancer — Cachexia

Detection of cachexia and accurate chemotherapy dosing — repeated every 2–4 months at low dose.

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"Early and timely diagnosis maximizes the chances of cure with less demand for therapeutic interventions."
— Spyros LazarouRadiologist · Center Director
IV.The journey
I.
1989

Completion of radiology specialty at 401 Military Hospital and Aretaieio Hospital.

II.
1993

Fellowship at Yale University Hospital — Female Imaging.

III.
2007

Founding of the Breast Imaging & Osteoporosis Center Athens, Vas. Sofias 48.

IV.
Today

3D Tomosynthesis by Hologic, ABUS and integration of artificial intelligence.