1: Introduction : Any Lump in the Breast should never be neglected. In younger patient they are generally benign but breast cancer is very common in woman over 50 years. Lack of awareness, late diagnosis and Inadequate treatment are important reasons for poor outcome of the treatment for breast cancer in India. 2: Mammography – It is one of the specific type of breast imaging technique to diagnose Breast Cancer using a low dose X-Ray In short it is called a picture of Breast. Ultrasonography along with Mammogram gives better understanding of the breast lump in younger woman USG. Screening Mammogram – It is done once a year and under the guidance of doctor for “high risk” group as a part of the general health check up in healthy womanDiagnostic Mammogram – It is used to evaluate a patient with abnormal clinical findings like lump in breast. Mammogram combine with USG gives better understanding of the breast lump and local lymphatic system
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