Abstract

IMPORTANCE OF MAMMOGRAPHY IN GYNAECOLOGY

Dr. Priya Rameshrao Suryawanshi*

ABSTRACT

Breast cancer is the number one cancer among Indian women. With over 1.5 lakh new breast cancer patient recorded in India in 2018. Regular Screening of women without Symptoms has reduced breast cancer fatality that’s why for early detection of breast cancer MAMMOGRAPHY has tobe done. Mammography is specialised medical imaging that uses a low dose x-ray system to see inside the breast. Mammography examination called as Mammogram. the goal is early detection and diagnosis. 3 resent advances in Mammography Digital Mammography, Computer aided detection and Breast Tomosynthesis. Mammogram are also be used to detect and diagnose Breast Diseases in women experiencing Symptom such as a Lump, Pain, Skin Dimpling or Nipple Discharge. Screening Mammogram are considered the international gold standard for detecting breast cancer early. Mammograms can usually find lumps 2 or 3 years before patient or doctor feel them. Research has shown a 25% reduction in deaths from breast cancer among those who regularly screen. women age 45-54 should get mammogram every year and after 55 should switch to mammogram every 2 year. Because when cancer are small the women has more treatment option that’s why the Mammography is important diagnostic tool in Gynaecology.

Keywords: Cancer, Breast Cancer, Mammography, Mammogram.