Analysis of common imaging examinations for breast cancer

With the continuous advancement of medical technology, there are still many methods for breast cancer examination , among which imaging examination is a relatively common one. Here we will talk about the common imaging examinations for breast cancer.

Generally, the common methods for checking breast cancer are:

1. Dry plate photography, also known as electrostatic photography, has the advantage of high resolution for tiny calcifications and can be used close to the chest wall, including the space behind the breast, which is easily missed by X-ray photography. This is one of the most common methods for breast cancer screening.

2. Molybdenum target photography, also known as soft X-ray photography, is suitable for soft tissue and breast photography, and is also one of the more common methods for breast cancer examination. Generally, lateral and axial views are taken routinely. If one side is diagnosed with breast cancer, the other side breast is also photographed for follow-up observation. The breast cancer mass seen on X-ray is significantly smaller than the clinical palpation size. The density of the mass is 80% to 90% higher than that of normal breast glands, and the density is uneven. Calcification foci can be seen in the center or edge of the tumor.

3. As a supplement to mammography, it is used to locate non-palpable breast lesions before biopsy, confirm the preoperative staging of breast cancer, and check whether there is enlargement of the posterior breast, axillary and internal mammary lymph nodes, which helps to formulate treatment plans.

4. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of invasive ductal carcinoma shows a low-signal intensity mass with unclear boundaries and irregular burrs, but MRI cannot show fine calcification points. This is also a common examination for breast cancer.

The above is an introduction to the imaging examination method of breast cancer. I believe everyone has some understanding of this breast cancer examination method. Once you have breast cancer, you must go to the hospital for treatment in time to avoid delaying the disease.

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