That is done only when an area needs to be better demonstrated and routine mammographic imaging failed to adequately demonstrate an area of the breast. Routinely, four films are taken for a screening mammogram. Screening mammography is done on someone with no breast complaints. An annual or routine check up. Diagnostic mammography may require more than 4 views.
Diagnostic mammogram is done on someone with a specific breast complaint.
Like a lump or discharge, any symptom. Magnification views are also used to magnify or enlarge a section of the breast on film. Another tool used is ultrasound. Ultrasound is also used to evaluate suspicious mammographic findings. Mammography can detect breast cancer in its earliest stages.