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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