Brief introduction of x-ray mammography

Mammography is the most traditional breast imaging examination method. In the past decades, mammography has undergone tremendous changes, from mammography and film screen mammography to full digital mammography (FFDM). With the continuous improvement of image quality, the radiation dose is significantly reduced. Mainly used for screening and diagnosis of breast cancer, it is the most basic and preferred imaging examination method for breast diseases, and can detect early breast cancer with negative clinical palpation.