Open AccessOutcome of mammography examination in asymptomatic women
Author(s) -
Hadijat Oluseyi Kolade-Yunusa,
Ukamaka Dorothy Itanyi
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
annals of african medicine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.433
H-Index - 26
ISSN - 1596-3519
DOI - 10.4103/aam.aam_17_20
Subject(s) - medicine , mammography , asymptomatic , breast cancer , obstetrics , breast imaging , breast cancer screening , gynecology , population , radiology , physical examination , cancer , surgery , environmental health
Early detection of breast cancer is important in reducing mortality, morbidity, and high socioeconomic burden associated with it. Mammography is currently the primary imaging modality used as a screening tool to detect early breast cancer in women experiencing no symptoms as they are most curable in the early stage with availability of breast conservative therapies.