X-ray Mammography (often spelled “mammography,” not “memography”) is a specialized X-ray examination of the breasts used to detect and diagnose breast diseases, especially early-stage breast cancer.
(एक्स-रे मैमोग्राफी (जिसे अक्सर “मैमोग्राफी” लिखा जाता है, न कि “मेमोग्राफी”) स्तनों की एक विशेष एक्स-रे जांच है जिसका उपयोग स्तन रोगों, विशेष रूप से प्रारंभिक चरण के स्तन कैंसर का पता लगाने और निदान करने के लिए किया जाता है।)
What is Mammography?
It uses low-dose X-rays to create detailed images (mammograms) of breast tissue.
It can detect abnormalities such as:
Breast cancer
Lumps or masses
Microcalcifications (tiny calcium deposits)
Cysts and other breast changes
Why is it done?
Screening Mammography – for women without symptoms to detect cancer early.
Diagnostic Mammography – when there is a lump, pain, nipple discharge, or another breast concern.
How is the test performed?
The breast is placed between two plates and gently compressed.
X-ray images are taken from different angles.
The procedure usually takes 10–20 minutes.
Advantages
Detects breast cancer at an early stage.
Improves treatment outcomes.
Quick, non-invasive examination.
Types
Digital Mammography
3D Mammography (Breast Tomosynthesis).
For a radiography student or technician, mammography is considered a specialized X-ray technique designed special film for breast imaging with high contrast and low radiation dose-
- Low dose ( 20-30KvP) (mAs 20-200)
- Minimum filtration of beam
- Small focal spot (0.6mm and 1.2mm)
- Fine grain film- Single emulsion film with single screen.
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