What does it mean when a doctor asks me to do a molybdenum target?

Some people were found to have hyperplasia on the right side. They did an ultrasound, but the doctor said it was still impossible to diagnose and recommended a mammography examination. But what is a mammography examination? After some investigation, I finally knew the details of this test. Next, I will share with you some of the things I know.

What is the molybdenum and palladium inspection? Its full name is breast molybdenum target X-ray examination, also known as molybdenum palladium examination. It is currently the preferred, simplest and most reliable minimally invasive examination method for diagnosing breast diseases. It is relatively less painful, easy to perform, has high resolution, good repeatability, and the images taken can be used for comparison. It is not restricted by age or body shape and is now used as a basic examination.

What are the characteristics of molybdenum and palladium inspection? Its characteristic is that it can detect breast lumps that doctors cannot touch, especially for large breasts and fatty breasts. Its diagnostic accuracy can reach 95%. For T0 breast cancer (clinical palpation is negative) with a small amount of slight thickening as the only manifestation, it can only be detected and diagnosed in the early stage by soft X-ray examination. The sensitivity of breast cancer diagnosis is 82% to 89%, and the specificity is 87% to 94%.

What kind of people are suitable for molybdenum and palladium testing? In fact, for women under 40 years old, doctors recommend that we do ultrasound before breast examination, because ultrasound is less harmful to our body. If there is any problem with the ultrasound, a mammography examination can be performed. The mammography examination is an X-ray examination, so it is best not to do it before or after pregnancy. Women over 40 are recommended to have a mammogram once a year because they are in the age group with a high incidence of breast cancer.

Frequently asked questions

In addition, molybdenum target photography has certain harm to the breasts of young women, so it is not advisable to check too frequently. It is advisable for women over 40 years old to check once a year. Finally, I hope that this short article about what mammography is can help everyone.