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Mammography / QDR
Mammography / QDR
Mammography / QDR
Mammography is an X-ray examination of the breast. The breast is positioned upon an imaging receptor and is compressed with a plexiglass device in order to minimize thickness and thus produce a quality image of the breast tissue. Mammograms are done to screening healthy patients for breast cancer as well as to diagnose patients who present with a breast symptom such as a lump or nipple discharge. Screening mammography can find breast cancers before they become large enough to be felt. Mammography is not one hundred percent accurate, but is the best tool available to aid in the early detection of breast cancer along with physical examination and breast self examination. Ultrasound may also be used to enhance diagnosis of patients. Mammography can also be used as a guidance tool to assist with invasive procedures such as biopsies and needle localizations.
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Inspection of mammography facilities has come a long way since the implementation of the Mammography Quality Standards Act of 1992 (MQSA). When the FDA added a 5 day notice to facilities of their upcoming inspection and regulations became more familiar, the stress and anxiety of inspections was lessened somewhat. The goal of MQSA is to assure that mammography is safe and reliable and breast cancer is detected in its earliest stages when it is most treatable. Since the implementation of MQSA Regulations, image quality has improved immensely. | |
The FDA is responsible for protecting the public health by assuring the safety, efficacy, and security of human and veterinary drugs, biological products, medical devices, our nation’s food supply, cosmetics, and products that emit radiation. | |
The 32,000 members of the American College of Radiology include radiologists, radiation oncologists, medical physicists, interventional radiologists and nuclear medicine physicians. For over three quarters of a century, the ACR has devoted its resources to making imaging safe, effective and accessible to those who need it. | |
ARRT is the world's largest credentialing organization that seeks to ensure high quality patient care in radiologic technology. We test and certify technologists and administer continuing education and ethics requirements for their annual registration. |