Mammograms are a radiographic examination that is more effective for breast lesions with calcification, and ultrasound is more effective for soft tissue masses.
Mammograms are a low-dose radiological test that is currently used to detect breast malignancies and is more effective for early detection of breast cancer. The ultrasound examination is a method of detecting the condition using ultrasound radiography. It is more versatile and can be used for the diagnosis of many organ lesions, including breast disease.
Mammograms are relatively narrow in their usefulness, but in the early stages of breast cancer, which is prone to calcification, mammograms, which can detect calcified foci up to 1 mm in size, have a better diagnostic effect on breast cancer with calcified foci up to 1 cm in size, with higher sensitivity and specificity. In contrast, breast ultrasound is better for determining breast masses and breast hyperplasia, but not so good for diagnosing early breast cancer.
Usually, if you have breast discomfort, you can start with a mammogram, which has no radiation damage. If abnormalities are found, then further mammograms are done, and the comparison of the two methods is more helpful in determining breast disease accurately. If necessary, a biopsy can also be taken for pathological examination, which is the gold standard for breast cancer diagnosis.