Diagnostic mammogram
Diagnostic Mammogram
A Diagnostic Mammogram (/dɪəɡˈnɒstɪk mæməɡræm/) is a type of mammography that is used to investigate suspicious breast changes, such as a new breast lump, breast pain, an unusual skin appearance, nipple thickening, or nipple discharge. It's also used to evaluate abnormal findings on a screening mammogram. A diagnostic mammogram includes additional mammogram images.
Etymology
The term "Diagnostic Mammogram" is derived from the Greek words "diagnostikos" meaning "able to distinguish" and "mammos" meaning "breast". The term "gram" is derived from the Greek "gramma" meaning "something written".
Procedure
A diagnostic mammogram involves taking X-ray pictures of the breast from two or more angles. The radiologist can magnify the images to look more closely at areas of concern. The procedure is similar to a screening mammogram, but it focuses on the area in question.
Related Terms
- Mammography: A technique using X-rays to diagnose and locate tumors of the breasts.
- Screening Mammogram: A type of mammography used to detect breast changes in women who have no signs or symptoms or observable breast abnormalities.
- Radiologist: A medical doctor who specializes in diagnosing and treating diseases and injuries using medical imaging techniques.
- Breast Cancer: A type of cancer that forms in the cells of the breasts.
- Breast Lump: A localized swelling, bulge, or bump in the breast that feels different from the breast tissue around it or the breast tissue in the same area of the other breast.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Diagnostic mammogram
- Wikipedia's article - Diagnostic mammogram
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