The breast is compressed as flat as possible between the film holder and a rectangle of plastic (called a paddle), which presses down onto the breast from above.
the woman is positioned with her side toward the mammography unit. The film holder is tilted so the outside of the breast rests against it, and a corner touches the armpit.
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Mammo- for breast
Parvis Gamagami has written: 'Atlas of mammography' -- subject(s): Atlases, Breast, Radiography, Methods, Cancer, Breast Neoplasms, Diagnosis, Mammography
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Mammograms find about 85% to 90% of breast cancers.
Mammography and mastography are often used interchangeably, but mammography is the more widely accepted term in medical contexts. Mammography specifically refers to the X-ray imaging technique used to screen for and diagnose breast diseases, particularly breast cancer. Mastography, while technically correct, is less commonly used and may refer more broadly to imaging or studies related to the breast. Therefore, mammography is the preferred and more recognized term.
The purpose of screening mammography is breast cancer detection.
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The first mammography machine was designed by Raul Leborgne in 1966. Over the years, advancements in technology and design have led to improved mammography machines that are now widely used for breast cancer screening.
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A mammography technician operates the machine that takes pictures of breast tissue to help diagnose any possible illness under the scope of a Medical practitioner.