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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.
What is a BIRADS 2 rating from a mammogram mean?
A normal mammogram may also be rated as BIRADS 2 or benign findings. This means that one or more abnormalities were found but are clearly benign (not cancerous), or variations of normal.
What does mammogram NEC mean?
Mammogram not elsewhere classified
What is a mammogram?
A mammogram is a safe, low-dose x-ray exam of the breasts to look for changes that are not normal
What is a negative result from a mammogram also known as?
A normal mammogram may be rated as BIRADS 1 or negative, which means no abnormalities were seen.
What does BI-RADS 0 mean on a mammogram?
BI-RADS is simply the word used in the categories of mammogram results. BI-RADS 0 means additional imaging is needed. BI-RADS 1 means no evidence of cancer. BI-RADS 5 means likely cancer. There are a range of results in between.
What does the medical abbreviation mmg mean?
In some contexts, it may mean mammogram or mammography.
What does iso attenuating mean on a mammogram?
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.
What is Stable mammogram?
A stable mammogram refers to a breast imaging result that shows no significant changes in breast tissue compared to previous mammograms. This stability suggests that there are no new abnormalities or growths, such as tumors or calcifications, which could indicate potential concerns. Stability in mammogram results is generally reassuring, indicating that any previously detected findings remain consistent over time. Regular monitoring is still recommended to ensure continued breast health.
What is bi-rads 4 on a mammogram?
BI-RADS 4 on a mammogram means there is a suspicious abnormality, and a biopsy might be required. It does not necessarily mean cancer.
What does the diagnosis code V 7612 mean?
Its the code for a mammogram screen.
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
