Wednesday 18 January 2012

Digital mammography at Rejang Medical Centre


Digital Mammogram at Rejang Medical Centre

Breast cancer is the commonest cancer in women in Malaysia, and the gold standard of diagnosis is via mammography. In essence, mammograms are X-ray of the breasts and used to detect breast cancer in women.

Mammograms can save lives by detecting breast cancer or tumor before they are visible to the naked eyes or even felt upon by physical examination of the breasts. 

Mammograms are used for both screening and diagnosis of breast cancer.

During mammogram the breast is pressed between 2 plates and X-ray taken. Once the images are taken, the radiologist can review the films and report.

What are the benefits of Digital mammograms as compared to the conventional analogue mammogram?
1.        No waiting - images from digital mammograms can be view on a monitor within
15 seconds. There is no need to wait for film developing as in analogue mammograms
2.        High resolution images. Digital mammograms offer the advantages of easily
adjusting the contrast / brightness and magnification of the images. By adjustment
radiologist can distinguish healthy tissue from abnormal areas.
3.        Digital monograms requires up to 60% less radiation per image and is 8 times
faster than analog mammograms. Digital mammograms reduce the need for
retakes or patient call-back due to poor qualify analog films. That will save
women time and reduce exposure to radiation.
4.       Storage and transmission. Digital mammograms images can be stored in films,
CDs and computer electronic film archiving.
5.        Better results. Studies have shown that digital mammogram are 15—30% more
accurate at detecting breast cancer tumor in women with dense breasts.

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