Mammography is a type of specialized medical imaging that uses a low-dose system de X-rays to visualize the inside of the breasts.

 

A mammography exam, called a mammogram, helps in the early detection and diagnosis of breast diseases in women.

An x-ray (radiography) is a non-invasive medical test that helps doctors diagnose and treat medical conditions.

 

X-ray imaging involves exposing a part of the body to a small dose of ionizing radiation to produce images of the inside of the body. X-rays are the oldest and most frequently used way of producing medical images.