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What does it mean when your breasts show thickness on a mammogram?
"Dense breasts" on a mammogram is a normal finding. A "thickness" on mammogram is not a typically used phrase; ask your health care provider to clarify what the results actually say.
How is a woman's body positioned during a mammogram?
the woman is positioned with her side toward the mammography unit. The film holder is tilted so the outside of the breast rests against it, and a corner touches the armpit.
Have a lump between my breasts on the bone have had mammogram but didn't show anything?
See your doctor. A mammogram only screens the actual breasts. Any strange lumps need to be investigated.
Can an average human lick his own armpit?
Yes an average human can lick his or her armpit i know this because i saw in movies and on a television show.
What is the ICD-9 for a mammogram?
V76.12 Other screening mammogram or793.80 Abnormal mammogram,unspecifiedorV76.11 Screening mammogram for high-risk patient
What does mammogram NEC mean?
Mammogram not elsewhere classified
How many mammogram results show a false-positive result?
"False positive" readings also are possible, and 5% to 10% of mammogram results indicate the need for additional testing, most of which confirm that no cancer is present.
What's better for a breast checkup an ultra sound or a mammogram?
A mammogram.
Could a lump show in your armpit from waxing?
Yup ! Mostly like it is ingrown hair ~
Can you have a mammogram if you have breast implants?
Yes, but breast implants can obscure mammogram images, decreasing the ability of mammograms to reveal breast cancer. Still, studies show that mammograms are an effective way to screen for breast cancer in women with breast implants.
What are the symptoms after a mammogram?
Most women have no symptoms after a mammogram. Women who find the compression uncomfortable may have some fleeting and minor breast tenderness after a mammogram.
Why would a script for a mammogram say malignant neoplasia other?
A script for a mammogram may say "malignant neoplasia, other" because that is the purpose of the mammogram. The mammogram is a screening test to look for cancer ("malignant neoplasia") of the breast.
