Diagnostic and Care CentreNelson Mandela — Oran
Medical Imaging
Mammography
Breast screening and diagnosis
Mammography is a radiological exam dedicated to breast imaging, used both for routine screening and for diagnosing specific symptoms.
Main indications
Routine screening
Palpable mass or abnormality
Breast pain
Post-treatment follow-up
Complement to breast ultrasound
What to expect during the exam
1
Positioning in front of the mammography unit
2
Breast compression for each view
3
Two views per breast (craniocaudal and oblique)
4
Image quality check
5
Report delivery
Good to know before the exam
Brief breast compression is needed to obtain clear images; it is short and generally well tolerated. The exam takes about 15 minutes.
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