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What Does A 3D Digital Mammogram Of The Breast Detect?

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Question : Hi, I recently had a 3D digital mammogram of the breast. I was curious if this type of mri would show things other than the breast like armpit lymph nodes and mediastinal/thoracic lymph nodes.
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Answered by Dr. Deepak Sundriyal (23 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Hello dear. It depends on the area covered

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear. i have gone through the details.
MR mammogram can pick up armpit nodes as well as internal mammary nodes if performed by an expert radiologist.
Thanks and regards
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What Does A 3D Digital Mammogram Of The Breast Detect?

Brief Answer: Hello dear. It depends on the area covered Detailed Answer: Hello dear. i have gone through the details. MR mammogram can pick up armpit nodes as well as internal mammary nodes if performed by an expert radiologist. Thanks and regards