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Clinical mammography
Clinical mammography - or the "breast package" - is recommended in the following situations:
If you have felt a lump in your breast
If there is spontaneous secretion or bleeding from the nipple
If there are skin changes and/or retraction of the nipple
If you experience pain or soreness in the breast
Clinical mammography, consist of:
3 x-rays of each breast
Ultrasound scanning of breast and armpits
Clinical examination of breast and armpits
Tissue sample/needle biopsy if necessary
Consultation with a specialist
How is the examination done?
The mammography examination is done with special x-ray apparatus that ensures optimum images with a minimum of x-rays.
When the examination is done, the breast is placed between two plates in order to ensure the best result. Afterwards, a radiologist will evaluate the x-rays and examine the breast and armpits.
We then do an ultrasound scanning of the breast and armpits. The scanner- head is moved over the breast and armpits.
The examination is pain-free.
Tissue samples
If a lump is found in the breast, it will be necessary in some cases to take a tissue sample by means of needle biopsy. Ciconia Aarhus Private Hospital also offers this type of examination.
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