Nikolas
Created page with "* Breast cancer screening ** Modality *** Main modality for examination of breast: Mammography **** '''Uses low-energy, soft X-rays''' ***** '''20 – 30/40 kV''' ***** Soft rays are better at differentiating soft tissues of the breast **** '''Molybdenum anode (instead of tungsten)''' ***** '''Produces more characteristic x-rays''' **** '''Standard views''' ***** '''Cranocaudal (CC)''' ***** '''Mediolateral oblique (MLO)''' **** '''Breast prosthesis (silicone/saline) beh..."