In recent years, the incidence of breast diseases has been increasing, and many breast diseases do not have specific symptoms in the early stage. In this situation, the disease is easily overlooked, leading to continuous progression and even missing the best treatment opportunity. So it is very important to choose a scientific and effective diagnostic method for timely diagnosis. Mammography is currently a relatively effective and accurate diagnostic method. In order to help more people have a correct understanding of Mammography, we will popularize the relevant knowledge of Mammography:
1. What is Mammography?
Mammography is a commonly used breast imaging method for early detection of breast diseases, especially breast cancer. Mammography uses specialized X-ray equipment to compress breast tissue into thinner layers, which are then imaged. Through this method, mammography can detect very small breast abnormalities, including nodules, calcifications, lumps, etc. Mammography has the following characteristics: (1) Pain free: During the examination, the breast will be compressed to a certain extent, which may cause some discomfort, but usually no obvious pain will be felt. (2) Safety: Mammography uses X-rays with low radiation doses, which are generally considered safe. However, for pregnant women, this examination should be avoided or performed with caution. (3) Early detection: Mammography can help doctors detect early lesions of breast diseases, including cancer. Early detection of breast cancer will help to provide better treatment opportunities and prognosis. (4) Regular screening: Mammography is usually used for regular screening of breast cancer. It is recommended that women over the age of 40 should have mammography every one to two years. Mammography is a common and non-invasive examination method, which can help early detection of breast cancer. If you have any breast abnormalities or are worried about breast cancer, please consult your doctor, who can recommend whether to carry out mammography according to your specific situation.
2. Scope of application of mammography
Mammography is suitable for the following situations: (1) When lumps or abnormalities are found in the breast: breast self-examination or medical examination by a doctor reveals abnormalities such as lumps or nodules, and further determination of the nature of the lesion is needed. (2) Breast pain: Breast pain may be caused by breast hyperplasia or other breast diseases, and mammography can help doctors determine the cause of pain. (3) Abnormal breast secretions: If there are abnormal breast secretions, such as bloody, purulent, or cloudy secretions, mammography can help doctors check whether there are abnormalities in the breast ducts. (4) Familial breast cancer: people with a history of familial breast cancer can carry out breast molybdenum target screening to detect breast lesions early. (5) Abnormal breast X-ray examination: Other abnormal results from breast X-ray examinations such as breast ultrasound require further evaluation with mammography. In summary, mammography is suitable for various conditions such as breast abnormalities, pain, and abnormal secretions. It can help doctors determine the nature of breast lesions and whether further examination or treatment is needed.
3. Specific operating steps for mammography
The specific operating steps for mammography are as follows: (1) The patient needs to remove their upper body clothing and expose their breasts in the examination area. (2) The patient stands in front of the molybdenum target machine, and the doctor will locate and mark the breast, usually using a marker pen to draw some marker points on the breast to ensure accurate comparison in subsequent photos. (3) The patient placed their breasts on a molybdenum target plate and a molybdenum target membrane respectively. (4) The pressure plate of the molybdenum target drone will press down from above, flattening the breasts to obtain clearer images of the molybdenum target. This process may feel some discomfort or mild pain, but it is usually completed quickly. (5) The doctor will observe and adjust the position of the molybdenum target in the operating room of the molybdenum target machine to ensure that the breast structure captured in the image is clear and visible. Usually, two or more molybdenum target images are taken for comprehensive evaluation by doctors. (6) After the shooting is completed, the patient can put on clothes and wait for the doctor to evaluate the results or conduct further examinations such as breast ultrasound, magnetic resonance imaging, etc. In general, mammography is a relatively simple and fast examination method that requires patients to cooperate with doctors to place their breasts on the mammography plate and membrane, and endure a brief sense of pressure. During the operation, the doctor will adjust the position of the breast to ensure image quality, and the entire examination process usually only takes a few minutes.
4. Conclusion
In short, learning more about breast mammography can actively cooperate with the examination after the appearance of breast lumps or other breast diseases, better ensure the accuracy of the examination results, and reduce adverse events.