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Mammography in symptomatic women 50 years of age and under, and those over 50
Author(s) -
Egeli R. A.,
Urban J. A.
Publication year - 1979
Publication title -
cancer
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 3.052
H-Index - 304
eISSN - 1097-0142
pISSN - 0008-543X
DOI - 10.1002/1097-0142(197903)43:3<878::aid-cncr2820430315>3.0.co;2-k
Subject(s) - medicine , mammography , breast cancer , age groups , obstetrics , screening mammography , gynecology , cancer , pediatrics , demography , sociology
Our experience with the use of mammography as a diagnostic aid in symptomatic women with breast complaints has been presented. One‐third of all cancers were found in women 50 years of age and under. The detection of cancer by mammography in the younger age group was similar to that experienced in the older age group. Radiation exposure by mammography has diminished markedly during the last 15 years—only one‐third to one rad per exposure with modern technique. Recent hysterical criticism of the use of mammography in women under 50 years of age is unwarranted in the light of current findings. This diagnostic modality should be utilized when indicated in all age groups over 30. It is probable that screening clinics should include all women over 35 years of age. Cancer 43:878–882, 1979.