Why is Mammography done?

Mammography may be done for the following reasons:

1. To check for breast cancer.
2. To investigate a lump in the breast, breast tenderness, or discharge from the nipple.
3. To help distinguish between benign breast disease and breast cancer.

what should you know before the test Mammography?

1. You will learn Mammography tests, including who will perform, where and the estimated duration of the test (about 15 minutes), but you will be asked to wait for printed film to ensure the film can be read
2. Just before the test Mammography, you use a hospital gown that opens at the depanya and you were told to remove all jewelry above the waist.

What happens during the test Mammography?

1. You stood up and asked to put one of your breasts in place of radiation above the X-ray cassettes.
2. Suppressor dish mounted on the breast and you are told to hold your breath. After a one-time irradiation, X-ray machine rotated, the breast is pressed again and performed X-ray irradiation once again.
3. This procedure is repeated for the next breast.
4. After X-rays are printed, will be checked to ensure the results can be read.

What is a normal result?

Mammography should show ductus, glandular tissue, and normal fat composition. No visible presence of the abnormal.

What is an abnormal result?

Spotting a clear, orderly and good picture supports the existence of the cyst. The picture is ugly, irregular and gloomy supports the presence of cancer. But before doctors diagnose it may take additional mammography. Biopsy may also be needed.