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Imaging Services: Mammography
Mammography is a low-dose x-ray examination of the breasts. A mammogram is used
to detect early cancer of the breasts in women, who experience no symptoms, and
to detect and diagnose breast disease in women experiencing symptoms such as a
lump, pain or nipple discharge. Results of a mammographic study may be correlated
with those of other breast imaging studies, such as a breast ultrasound, in order
to obtain a more conclusive diagnosis.