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When an area of tissue on a mammogram is "isoattenuating," it means that it is of the same density as a reference tissue, and thus attenuates x-rays equally. When no reference tissue is explicitly stated, the surrounding tissue is usually implied to be the reference tissue. For example, to say, "the mammogram showed that the breast mass in question is isoattenuating," means that breast mass is the same density as the normal surrounding breast tissue.
Mammogram not elsewhere classified
A mammogram is an x-ray of the breast. The breast is compressed to allow the x-rays to penetrate the tissue.
An ultrasound is ordered if the radiologist sees a suspicious area on your mammogram. Often this is dense tissue, but, still, you should follow up rather than taking the order casually.
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No you should not have a mammogram during pregnancy at all. If the doctors think there is a reason to examine your breast tissue there are other tests, like an ultrasound that can be done. (Besides double ouch!!) If you had a mammogram before you were aware of the pregnancy, discuss the possible problems with your doctor or midwife.
"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.
In some contexts, it may mean mammogram or mammography.
BI-RADS 4 on a mammogram means there is a suspicious abnormality, and a biopsy might be required. It does not necessarily mean cancer.
Its the code for a mammogram screen.
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V76.12 Other screening mammogram or793.80 Abnormal mammogram,unspecifiedorV76.11 Screening mammogram for high-risk patient