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[Mammography and age (author's transl)].

A Gregl, D Heitmann, U Krack

    Rofo : Fortschritte Auf Dem Gebiete Der Rontgenstrahlen Und Der Nuklearmedizin
    |October 1, 1977
    PubMed
    Summary

    Mammography is not routinely recommended for women under 30 due to the rarity of breast cancer and dense breast tissue obscuring results. However, it is valuable for suspected carcinoma cases.

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    Area of Science:

    • Radiology
    • Oncology

    Background:

    • Mammographic appearances are classified into four types: Dense, Atrophic, Shrunken-fibrous, and Cotton-wool/diffuse.
    • Dense breast structure is most prevalent (74.8%) in women up to age 30.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the efficacy of mammography for routine breast cancer screening in women under 30.
    • To determine the appropriate use of mammography in younger women.

    Main Methods:

    • Classification of mammograms into four distinct categories.
    • Statistical analysis of mammography's utility in different age groups.

    Main Results:

    • Breast cancer is rare in women under 30.
    • Accurate mammographic evaluation is limited to approximately 25% of women in this age group due to dense breast tissue.

    Conclusions:

    • Routine mammography screening is not justified for women under 30.
    • Mammography is indicated for suspected breast carcinoma in younger women.
    • Additional imaging modalities like thermography and xerography should be considered alongside mammography when carcinoma is suspected.

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