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Yes it's x-ray. But the energy is lower than in the "rest of body" x-ray.
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What is a type of x-ray that detects the cancerous lumps in breasts?
Mammogram.
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
What is mammogram and at what age should you start getting them?
A mammogram is a routine test to examine the breast for any abnormalities. It can be slightly uncomfortable, basically they xray your breast in simple terms. Your doctor can tell you when you should start receiving mammograms yearly. If you have a family history of breast cancer, you should start a yearly exam in your 20's. Also, as prevelant as breast cancer has been recently, women are getting it at earlier ages. Typically around your late 30's early 40's is when they recommend to start the yearly mammogram exam
What's better for a breast checkup an ultra sound or a mammogram?
A mammogram.
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.
Can you get mammogram with nipple pierced?
I would definitely say wait until after your mammogram to get pierced
How much does a mammogram cost in Turkey?
The cost of a mammogram in Turkey could still depend on where you get it done. There are 12 clinics available in Turkey where you would be able to get a mammogram done.
Why is it important to ask a patient if they have had a previous mammogram?
It is important because if you had a mammogram in the past then the doctors can compare the old mammogram film to the new one and see if there are any changes.
What type of short wave em radiation is used to look inside a human body?
Xray.
What are the release dates for Mammogram - 2013?
Mammogram - 2013 was released on: USA: 22 October 2013
