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How does a mammogram work?

April 26, 2017mammogram

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How does a mammogram work?

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Basically, a mammogram is an x-ray of the breast, however it is a specialized type of x-ray that uses lower energy x-rays that do not penetrate tissue as easily as x-rays used for checking for broken bones. The lower energy of the x-rays improves the contrast in the image.

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A mammogram is a special type of low-dose x-ray designed to specifically screen breasts for cysts, cancerous and non-cancerous lesions and lumps. Breast x-rays have been around since the 1920’s, but modern mammography has only existed since 1969.