Where: |  | You will report to the Radiology registration area on the 1st floor of Cobb Tower, Oconee Regional Medical Center. |
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Purpose : | | Diagnostic mammography is used to evaluate a patient with abnormal clinical findings that have been found by the patient or physician. Diagnostic mammography may also be done after an abnormal screening mammogram in order to determine the cause of the area of concern on a screening exam. |
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Preparation: | | You will need to bring a copy of your insurance card and your doctor’s order. If your previous mammogram was performed at another facility, please be sure to bring it with you or have it sent to us for comparison.
On the morning of your exam, wash your breast and underarms. Do not use deodorant, powder, perfume, as this may have an appearance similar to calcifications on your mammogram. Since you will need to undress from the waist up, please wear a comfortable two–piece outfit. |
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Procedure: | | This procedure usually takes about 45 minutes. Your breast will be placed on a special platform and gradually compressed with a paddle. The compression may be slightly uncomfortable, but should not be painful. It last only a few seconds. Compressing the breast evens out the breast tissue, enabling the image to show very subtle abnormalities. The technologist will also take some special images of the area of concern. A Radiologist will review your film before you leave. Your doctor or the Radiologist may also order a breast ultrasound to be done following the mammogram. |
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After Care: | | After the exam, you can return to normal daily activities. After the completion of your mammogram, your exam should be read within 2 working days. |
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Reviewed: | | 09/10/2008
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821 N. Cobb Street Milledgeville, GA 31061, (478) 454-3505 |