Let’s start with a simple question here.
What is a
mammogram?
A mammogram is a screening tool that exists since the 1960s
- and uses low-dose X-ray images to examine the breast. The objective is to
identify breast cancer at an early stage when the chances of recovery are the
highest.
The mammography works by pressing the chest for a few
seconds so you can take two standard images of each breast, one vertical and
one horizontal. Breast compression is necessary to:
·
Smooth results
·
Give the clearest image
How does
ultrasound help diagnose breast mass?
If a suspicious breast patch is discovered through the
breast exam during a mammogram screening, the doctor requests an ultrasound of
the breast tissue. Mammary ultrasound is a study in which penetrating sound
waves are used that do not affect or damage the muscles and that people cannot
hear. The effected tissue discards these echo waves that the computer uses to
paint an image of what is happening in the breast tissue. The mass filled with
a liquid differs from the body weight.
Ultrasound
of the Breast
A detailed ultrasound image is called "breast ultrasound."
Ultrasound is useful when the mass is large enough to be easily detected, and
images can be used to estimate abnormalities.
Breast ultrasound may indicate that the mass is a solid
mass, a cyst filled with fluid, or a combination thereof. Although the cysts
are usually not cancerous, a solid mass can be a cancerous tumor. With this
diagnostic method, doctors also measure the exact size and position of the mass
and examine more closely the surrounding tissues.
It is extremely necessary for all women to realize the
importance of mammography and detect the tumor before it’s too late.
I hope this blog helped you.
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