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compression magnification

What is a compression magnification views/coned down magnification views? How soon should I get this done?
Have had mammograms every year, doctor did breast exam, found nothing unusual. But report from mammogram
says to get a compression magnification views/coned down magnification views.
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I would definitely schedule it ASAP.  This was one of the steps I went thru that led to my early diagnosis of DCIS.  Its still level 0 and the treatment isn't as severe.  Hopefully it will turn out to be nothing, but its better to be sure and informed.
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This is another Mammogram but rather than the breast being viewed as a whole, the X-ray is concentrated on one specific area of the breast. I would schedule this as soon as is convenient and a prescription may be required as it's not considered a screening procedure which doesn't require one. Hope this helps with your question.
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