MyCC Template
 

 
11 12
      Search:   Go
      You are here: 
      Specialties & Services
        Breast Care / Women's Imaging
        Mammography

16
18
20
22
 

 

Mammography

Our Women’s Imaging Center performs both screening and diagnostic mammograms. A diagnostic mammogram differs from a screening, or baseline mammogram, in that it is usually ordered by a physician after an abnormal area is found on a screening mammogram or physical examination. 
 
A mammogram is a special x-ray that can find most breast tumors up to two years before they can be felt by hand.  During mammography it is necessary to compress the breasts. While this may be briefly uncomfortable for you, flattening the tissues enables our mammography technologists to take clearer pictures of your breasts. 
 
Our Breast Health Center is certified by the Food and Drug Administration and accredited by the American College of Radiology. We only use FDA and MQSA Approved mammography units.

 

To schedule your mammogram, please call 216.636.8200.

Copyright 2010 by the Cleveland Clinic | Privacy Statement | Terms of Use