Breast radiologist · Lucknow
Dr Pranjali Joshi Breast Radiologist in Lucknow
Lead Breast Imaging & Interventions
Breast imaging and image-guided procedures with Dr Pranjali Joshi in Lucknow.
Here for screening, a new concern or a referred procedure? Bring your questions and earlier reports so the next step can be explained clearly.
- MBBSKGMU, Lucknow
- MD RadiodiagnosisDr RMLIMS, Lucknow
- PDCC Breast ImagingAIIMS Rishikesh
- Focused breast imaging practice
- Image-guided interventions
- Clear explanations at each step
Your starting point
What brings you here?
Find information for the reason you are visiting: a planned examination, a new breast concern or a referred procedure.
Planning breast imaging
Understand mammography and the different imaging tools used in breast assessment. The appropriate examination depends on whether you are attending for screening, a symptom or a previous finding.
A symptom or a new concern
A new lump, nipple discharge or a persistent change deserves individual assessment. Note what you have noticed, when it began and whether it has changed, so you can explain your concern clearly.
Referred for a procedure
If sampling or localisation has been advised, understand where it fits in your assessment. Bring the referral and previous imaging so the recommendation can be considered in its clinical context.
Breast imaging & procedures
The right information for the next decision
Different examinations answer different questions. These areas of practice include imaging, tissue sampling and localisation; a recommendation for one does not mean that you need all of them. Your symptoms, previous investigations and referring doctor’s question help guide the choice.
Mammography
Mammography uses low-dose X-rays to examine breast tissue. It may be used for screening or to investigate a symptom or imaging finding. Learn about the examination, preparation, compression and how reports fit into further care.
Read the mammography guide
3D mammography
Also called tomosynthesis, this technique provides images that can be reviewed in thin sections. Its role is considered alongside the clinical question and other available breast imaging.
Breast ultrasound
Ultrasound uses sound waves to assess a breast finding. It can provide information that complements mammography and may also guide a needle procedure when appropriate.
Core needle biopsy
An image-guided core biopsy obtains small tissue samples for laboratory examination. A biopsy recommendation is a request for more information; imaging and tissue results are then considered together.
Breast FNAC
Fine needle aspiration collects cells or fluid using a thin needle. Whether FNAC or a core biopsy is appropriate depends on the finding and the information needed for further care.
Wire localisation
Localisation helps identify an area for a planned surgical procedure. When advised, imaging is used to guide the placement, with the next steps coordinated with the treating team.
Clip & marker placement
A marker can help identify a particular site for later imaging or treatment planning. The reason for placement and its place in your care should be explained before the procedure.
Focused expertise, thoughtful communication
Meet Dr Pranjali Joshi
Lead Breast Imaging & Interventions, Advanced Breast Care at Lucknow Imaging Centre
Dr Pranjali Joshi’s practice focuses on breast imaging and image-guided interventions. Her work sits at the point where the reason for referral, imaging findings and further investigation come together.
A breast assessment can raise unfamiliar questions. The aim is to make room for those questions, explain why an examination is being considered and help you understand what information the next step is intended to provide. Bring your concerns as well as your reports.
Previous clinical roles
- Consultant, Apollomedics Hospital, Lucknow
- Senior Resident, Dr RMLIMS
- Senior Resident, AIIMS Rishikesh
From a question to a care plan
A pathway shaped around your findings
Breast assessment is not a fixed sequence of tests. Some visits end with an imaging report and advice; others need comparison with previous studies, additional views or sampling. Not every patient needs every step.
Understand the reason for the visit
Discuss the symptom, screening question or referral and review relevant history.
Choose appropriate imaging
Select the examination that can help answer the clinical question.
Review the findings
Consider the images alongside prior studies and the reason for assessment.
Add imaging if needed
Additional views or another imaging method may clarify an area.
Sample only if advised
A needle procedure may be recommended when tissue or cells are needed.
Plan follow-up and coordination
Discuss the report and the recommended next step with your treating team.
Understanding a concern
A breast change is a reason to seek clarity
A new symptom can feel unsettling. An assessment starts with listening to the concern and deciding what needs to be examined. The presence of a symptom alone does not establish a diagnosis, and a website cannot determine its cause.
Seek an individual assessment for a new lump, nipple discharge, a new skin or nipple change, or a persistent focal concern. An unexpected imaging finding may also need review even when you have not noticed a symptom. Tell your doctor about a continuing concern rather than assuming a previous report answers every new question.
Breast Symptoms and Assessment
Planning your visit
Travelling to Lucknow for breast imaging?
A little preparation can make the discussion more useful. Bring previous reports and the actual images where available, your referral, details of earlier procedures and a brief account of the current concern. Keep older and newer studies in date order so they can be compared.
Before travelling, confirm the examination requested and any preparation instructions with the practice using the contact details on your referral. Ask how reports and further recommendations will be shared with your treating doctor. The number of visits and the need for further tests depend on the assessment; they cannot be promised in advance.
Patients from Across India
Patient education
Make sense of the words in your report
Reports and referrals often introduce unfamiliar terms. These short explanations offer a starting point for your questions. They support a conversation with your doctor and do not replace an individual assessment or instructions for a planned examination.
Understanding BI-RADS
BI-RADS describes an imaging assessment and its recommended next step. It is not the same as a cancer stage; ask how the category relates to the findings in your own report.
Breast density
Density describes the appearance of breast tissue on a mammogram. If it is mentioned in your report, ask what it means for interpretation and for your individual imaging plan.
Preparing for your visit
Gather your referral, previous images and reports. Tell the team about relevant medical history and any possibility of pregnancy, and follow the instructions given for your particular examination.
FNAC and core biopsy
These sampling methods obtain different types of material for laboratory assessment. Ask why a particular method has been recommended and how its result will be reviewed with the imaging.
Screening or diagnostic mammography?
Screening and investigation of a specific concern have different starting points. The reason for the appointment helps determine the examination and whether additional assessment may be needed.
Beyond the reading room
Teaching & professional engagement
Academic discussion is part of professional life in breast imaging. This photograph records Dr Pranjali Joshi speaking at an academic event. Sharing clinical approaches and discussing imaging questions provides a setting for professional exchange alongside patient care.
The practice
Doctor-led breast imaging in Lucknow
Dr Pranjali Joshi leads Breast Imaging & Interventions within Advanced Breast Care at Lucknow Imaging Centre. The focus is on understanding the imaging question and how the result connects with the wider care plan. Keep your referring doctor informed and retain copies of reports for future comparison.
Advanced Breast Care at Lucknow Imaging Centre
4/12, Vijayant Khand, Near Kathauta Chauraha, Gomti Nagar, Lucknow, U.P, 226010 Get directionsBefore your visit
Do I need to know which test to request?
No. Explain why you are seeking an assessment and bring any referral or previous reports. The appropriate examination is selected in the context of your history and the question that needs answering.
Should I bring older breast images?
Bring previous images as well as written reports if you have them. They can provide a useful comparison. Include information about earlier breast procedures and any relevant laboratory results.
Does further imaging automatically mean a biopsy?
No. Further imaging may help clarify a finding. Sampling is considered when additional information is needed, and the recommendation should be discussed in the context of your assessment.
Here to help you prepare
Take the next step with a clearer understanding
Start with the reason for your visit, gather your previous records and write down the questions you would like to ask. Explore the mammography guide for a practical introduction to one of the main breast imaging examinations.