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Diagnostic Breast Imaging Consultation

When an area of concern is found on a screening mammogram or on a physical examination of the breast, additional mammographic imaging, breast ultrasound or Breast Specific Gamma Imaging may be required to determine whether there is an abnormality that requires biopsy or further evaluation.  In either of these circumstances the radiologist or the patient’s physician may request a diagnostic breast imaging consultation.

If portions of the breast are inadequately seen on a screening mammogram, a diagnostic mammogram consisting of additional mammographic images may be needed to complete the study. A diagnostic mammogram may consist of a small spot film, focusing on a tiny area, a specialized angle view or a magnification view of a particular region of the breast.