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- Mammogram - Mayo Clinic
A mammogram is an X-ray of the breast tissue It is used to screen for breast cancer or to look into symptoms or concerning findings of other tests During a mammogram, a machine presses each breast between two firm surfaces to spread out the breast tissue Then an X-ray captures black-and-white images of the breasts A healthcare professional sees these images on a computer screen and looks
- 3D mammogram - Mayo Clinic
Overview A 3D mammogram is an imaging test that combines multiple breast X-rays into a 3D picture of the breast Another name for 3D mammogram is breast tomosynthesis A 3D mammogram can help find breast cancer in people who have no symptoms It also can help find the cause of breast concerns, such as a breast mass, pain and nipple discharge
- Mamografía - Mayo Clinic
Diagnostic mammogram A diagnostic mammogram is used to study suspicious breast changes, such as a new breast lump, breast pain, a change in the way the skin looks, nipple thickening or nipple discharge It also can be used to look into concerning findings on a screening mammogram A diagnostic mammogram includes more images of the breast
- Mammogram guidelines: Whats changed? - Mayo Clinic
Mammograms have long been used to screen for breast cancer Find out about Mayo Clinic's mammogram guidelines
- COVID-19 vaccine: Should I reschedule my mammogram?
Swollen lymph nodes caused by the COVID-19 vaccine can look like breast cancer on a mammogram Find out what to do if you've got a mammogram scheduled
- Appointments at Mayo Clinic
Information on making an appointment at Mayo Clinic, including online and telephone options
- Dense breast tissue: What it means to have dense breasts
Find out what it means if your mammogram report says you have dense breast tissue Learn about additional breast cancer screening tests to consider
- Suspicious breast lumps - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic
These include: Diagnostic mammogram This is an X-ray of your breasts During a mammogram, your breasts are compressed between two firm surfaces Then an X-ray takes black-and-white images When your healthcare professional orders a diagnostic mammogram, this tells the radiologist who reviews your images that you have a new breast concern
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