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Anatomy Endocrinology and breast 751b17ee

Mammography was performed in 45 year old female for screening of breast cancer. The finding is suggestive of

A
Benign lesion
B
Malignant lesion
C
Indeterminate
D
No opinion can be given
High-Yield Explanation
Mammography Soft tissue radiographs are taken by placing the breast in direct contact with ultrasensitive film and exposing it to low-voltage, high-amperage x-rays. The dose of radiation is approximately 0.1 cGy and, therefore, mammography is a very safe investigation. The sensitivity of this investigation increases with age as the breast becomes less dense. In total, 5% of breast cancers are missed by population-based mammographic screening programmes; even in retrospect, such carcinomas are not apparent. Thus, a normal mammogram does not exclude the presence of carcinoma. Digital mammography is being introduced, which allows manipulation of the images and computer-aided diagnosis. Tomo-mammography is also being assessed as a more sensitive diagnostic modality. Ultrasound Ref: Sabiston 20th edition Pgno : 861

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