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A bilateral mammogram is a procedure done by a health care expert in order to evaluate breast tissues for abnormalities. These abnormalities could include cysts or Breast cancer.

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This is when images are taken of both breasts. Bilateral simply means "two sides" and mammography is imaging the mammary tissues or breasts.

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"Bilateral mamm" is a possible abbreviation for "bilateral mammogram." The mammogram is an x-ray of the breasts. Bilateral means that both breasts are x-rayed.

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