Digital Mammogram and Breast Ultrasound

Diagnosis with Digital Mammogram and Breast Ultrasound

Digital Mammogram is an advanced diagnostic radiology technique similar to the X-ray. However, it uses 30-60% less radiation and is effective in early detection of breast abnormality as a result of the clear imaging it provides. Due to its high resolution, this technology enables early diagnosis and intervention of breast cancer. Breast Ultrasound uses sound waves to make images of the tissues within the breast. It is suitable for differentiating between a cyst and a solid structure. If a tumor is found, a breast ultrasound can help to determine the risk of it being cancerous. However, a breast ultrasound is unable to identify breast calcification. Breast ultrasound is supplementary to mammograms and can help increase the likelihood of cancer detection.