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Diagnostic Mammogram

Diagnostic Mammogram

What kind of machine or equipment is used to perform a diagnostic mammogram?
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Dear Pam_J_S:  A typical mammogram machine is used to do a diagnostic mammogram.  The difference is usually spot compression where smaller paddles may be used to concentrate on a specific area.  
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Someone told me about a machine that is used that actually has a recession or dip in it that they lay your breast in to image.  Is that true?

Thanks, Pam
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I had a diagnostic mammo 2 years ago, they used the same machine they did the regular mammogram with, just with different paddles.  I didn't think it was any more uncomfortable than the regular one.   Good Luck and God Bless.
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