Description
This product combines two of the radiodiagnostic tests offered by Centro de Mama de Tenerife for the detection of possible pathologies in patients; mammography and densitometry.
Densitometry makes it possible to measure the density of calcium in the bones in order to detect osteoporosis early and determine the risk that patients have of suffering a fracture.
On the other hand, mammography is the only approved test for detecting breast cancer, the most prevalent among women in Spain. This diagnostic test is very useful since it allows the detection of this pathology before symptoms begin to appear.
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Which patients have the highest risk of bone demineralization?
- Postmenopausal women candidates for hormone replacement therapy.
- People with suspected hip fracture or family history.
- People in chronic treatment with corticosteroids or antiepileptics.
- People with pathologies of the thyroid.
- Type 1 diabetes patients.
- Those who have suffered a bone fracture after light trauma.
- Patients with alterations in the analysis of bone turnover.
Recommendations before a digital mammogram
- Do not use deodorant, talcum powder or any lotion or cream on the breasts as it may interfere with the result.
- Inform the doctor of a history of breast surgeries, hormonal treatments, or if you have family members who have had breast cancer.
- The best time for the test is one week after the period, that the breasts are less sensitive.
