Diagnostic Procedure
mammography
mam·mog·ra·phy [ ma-mog-ruh-fee ]
Subclass of:
Radiographic imaging procedure
Definitions related to mammography:
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(mammogram) A low voltage X-ray photograph of the breast generally done to detect breast cancer. This method is also valuable in diagnosis of benign abnormal conditions of the breast such as fibroadenoma, mastitis, abscess, and cysts.NCI ThesaurusU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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A mammogram is an x-ray picture of the breast. It can be used to check for breast cancer in women who have no signs or symptoms of the disease. It can also be used if you have a lump or other sign of breast cancer. Screening mammography is the type of mammogram that checks you when you have no symptoms. It can help reduce the number of deaths from breast cancer among women ages 40 to 70. But it can also have drawbacks. Mammograms can sometimes find something that looks abnormal but isn't cancer. This leads to further testing and can cause you anxiety. Sometimes mammograms can miss cancer when it is there. It also exposes you to radiation. You should talk to your doctor about the benefits and drawbacks of mammograms. Together, you can decide when to start and how often to have a mammogram. Mammograms are also recommended for younger women who have symptoms of breast cancer or who have a high risk of the disease. When you have a mammogram, you stand in front of an x-ray machine. The person who takes the x-rays places your breast between two plastic plates. The plates press your breast and make it flat. This may be uncomfortable, but it helps get a clear picture. You should get a written report of your mammogram results within 30 days. NIH: National Cancer InstituteMedlinePlusU.S. National Library of Medicine, 2021
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A type of radiography used specifically to examine breast tissue. The procedure utilizes a low-dose of x-rays or radiation to generate an image. A mammography exam or mammogram, is used as a screening tool to detect early breast cancer in women experiencing no symptoms and to detect and diagnose breast disease.NCI ThesaurusU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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Radiographic examination of the breast.NLM Medical Subject HeadingsU.S. National Library of Medicine, 2021
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Radiography of the mammary gland.CRISP ThesaurusNational Institutes of Health, 2006
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The use of film or a computer to create a picture of the breast.NCI Dictionary of Cancer TermsU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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Mammograms are breast x-rays, which usually include ? 2 views of each breast taken at different angles. The breasts are compressed with plastic paddles to optimize visualization of breast tissue and abnormalities.Merck & Co., Inc., 2020
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Although various radiographic modalities are readily available to identify lesions that are suspicious for breast cancer, mammography remains the mainstay of breast cancer screening. Role of breast sonogram is confined mainly to the diagnostic follow-up of a mammographic abnormality because it may help clarify features of a potential...WebMD, 2019
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Mammography produces mammograms - black-and-white images of your breast tissue. Mammograms are digital images that appear on a computer screen. A radiologist interprets the images and sends a written report of the findings to your doctor.Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research
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Mammography, medical procedure employing X-ray technology to detect lesions in the breast that may be indicative of breast cancer. Although not all lesions in breast tissue are detectable by X-ray examination, many lesions often can be detected by mammography before they are palpable in the breast...Encyclopedia Britannica, Inc., 2020
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