Full Field Digital Mammography (FFDM)
What is the Full Field Digital Mammography (FFDM) in general?
Mammography relies on x-rays to detect lumps or calcifications, and the images are processed by a dedicated computer, as it shows details better than traditional imaging. To extract an accurate diagnosis of the case.
Types of cases that are recommended to be diagnosed by Full Field Digital Mammography (FFDM):
Mammography imaging is mostly used in cases of breast examination as a preventive measure for the early detection of cancer. In addition, the doctor supervising the patient monitors the development of the case if it was detected previously, by conducting periodic imaging.
Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers in the world.
Breast cancer accounted for more than 2,260,000 new cases in 2020, (World Health Organization).
How do we do Full Field Digital Mammography in a way that distinguishes us from others?
The supervising doctor directs the patient to take the appropriate position, as it has an important impact on the imaging results.
The patient should not put any chemical or natural substance, cream, or powder on the breast or anywhere near it on the day of imaging, as this affects the quality of the image.
The doctor supervising the imaging attaches a clear report with pictures issued by the device to the treating doctor about the case.
Reference:
WHO website (2020) – news section – facts section – cancer. https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/cancer