Background FactsImaging Techniques |
Which imaging technique is used to examine breast tissue and diagnose breast diseases? |
Mammography is the specific imaging technique used to examine breast tissue and diagnose breast diseases. A small dose of radiation is passed through the breast tissue. Mammography has become a very important tool in diagnosing early breast cancer. Small tumors may be visible on a mammogram years before they may be felt physically by a woman or her healthcare provider.