Mammography

Overview.
Mammography is a low-dose X-ray technique used to visualize the internal structure of the breasts. Mammography is used to examine both non-symptomatic and symptomatic women.

Indications.

• Routine annual screening after a certain age.
• Screening mammograms in patients who are at high risk for breast cancer.
• Lump felt clinically.
• Nipple discharge.
• Painful breast.