Radiation technology #07
Mammography also known 'mastography', There is low power x-rays ( less then35 KVp) are used to diagnosis of Breast diseases. Breast Image created by using ionizing radiation is called Mammogram. Machine used in mammography is called mammography machine. Mammography machine :- Parts of machine (1) x ray tube (2)compression paddle (3)x ray detector (4)stand (5)control console Mammography machine (1) mammography x ray tube - x ray tube used in mammography is not similar to modern xray tube used in genral purpose radiography. →The anode used in mammography machine is made up of molibadenum or rhodium. Because low power x rays are used in mammography. It is usual to employ lower-energy X-rays, typically Mo (K-shell x-ray energies of 17.5 and 19.6 keV) and Rh (20.2 and 22.7 keV) than those used for radiography of bones. (2) compression paddle - it is used to press breast and equillization in all side. →It is made up of low attenuation mate...