Mammography (also called mastography; DICOM modality: MG) is the process of using low-energy X-rays (usually around 30 kVp) to examine the human breast for diagnosis and screening. The goal of mammography is the early detection of breast cancer, typically through detection of characteristic masses, microcalcifications, asymmetries, and distortions.

乳房摄影术（英语：Mammography）是利用低剂量（约为 0.7毫西弗）的X光检查人类（主要是女性）的乳房，它能侦测各种乳房肿瘤、囊肿等病灶，有助于早期发现乳癌，并降低其死亡率。

乳房攝影術 （英語： mammography）或 乳腺X射线摄影[1]，是利用专用X射线机以低劑量（約為 0.7毫 西弗）的 X光 檢查人類（主要是女性）的 乳房，摄取乳房软组织影像的一种X射线摄影技术；其能偵測各種乳房 腫瘤 、 囊腫 等病灶，有助於早期發現 乳癌，並降低其死亡率。 除了影像檢查之外，自我檢查、醫師觸診、乳房超音波都是乳房健檢的重要一環。 有一些國家提倡年長（亞洲婦女建議一般为45岁以上）的女性定期（間隔從一年到五年不等）乳房攝影，以篩檢出早期的 …

2023年8月25日 · Mammography produces mammograms — black-and-white images of your breast tissue. Mammograms are digital images that appear on a computer screen. A doctor who specializes in interpreting imaging tests (radiologist) examines the images.

Mammography is specialized medical imaging that uses a low-dose x-ray system to see inside the breasts. A mammography exam, called a mammogram, aids in the early detection and diagnosis of breast diseases in women. An x-ray exam helps doctors diagnose and treat medical conditions.

2024年10月17日 · Healthcare providers use mammograms, or mammography, to look for early signs of breast cancer before symptoms develop. This is called a screening mammogram. Providers also use mammography to look for any abnormalities if you develop a new symptom, such as a lump, pain, nipple discharge or breast skin changes. This …

Mammography is an x-ray imaging method used to examine the breast for the early detection of cancer and other breast diseases. It is used as both a diagnostic and screening tool. How does it work? Source: Getty Images. During a mammogram, a patient’s breast is placed on a flat support plate and compressed with a parallel plate called a paddle.

What are the main uses of mammograms? Mammograms are used in two main ways. A screening mammogram is used to look for signs of breast cancer in women who don’t have any breast symptoms or problems. X-ray pictures of each …

2023年7月24日 · Mammography is currently the gold standard screening tool for breast cancer and has been shown to decrease breast cancer mortality and reduce treatment morbidity; however, mammography is far from perfect. Screening mammography can miss nearly a quarter of cancers that become discovered clinically within one year.

Today, mammography is the gold standard in breast cancer screening, and, looking ahead, researchers continue to explore ways to improve mammography and breast cancer screening methods. Knowledge is power. Stay empowered with the latest news, insights, and resources delivered to your inbox.