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Mammogram limitation
Why no mammography suggested before 40 years. if some one under 40 year age want to do that she can do or not?? which test is benificial at 30year age??
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The sensitivity ( ability to detect any significant lesion ) of mammogram in age less than 40 as breast is more glandular during that period
Later it has more adipose tissue and hence the sensitivity increases
Less than 40 it's better to undergo sonomamography
Though that too is required only when some doubtful lesion is felt on breast self examination
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It's because before 40 years of age ,breast tissue is more glandular ,hence usg is better option
After that it becomes more of adipose tissue,where mammogram is better to assess any lesions
At 30 it's sonomammogram or usg breasts is the best choice
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Dr. Mohammed Rehan Khan
Urologist
12 yrs exp
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Before 30 yrs it's sono mammogram
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