Brjóstspeglun

Brjóstspeglun is a medical term referring to a breast examination. It encompasses a range of diagnostic procedures used to assess the health of the breasts and detect potential abnormalities, most notably breast cancer. The most common form of brjóstspeglun is mammography, an X-ray imaging technique. Mammograms are routinely used for breast cancer screening in women, especially those over a certain age or with increased risk factors. They can identify tumors that are too small to be felt during a physical examination.

Other types of brjóstspeglun may include ultrasound, which uses sound waves to create images of breast tissue, and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), which uses magnetic fields and radio waves. These methods are often used in conjunction with mammography or for specific diagnostic purposes, such as evaluating dense breast tissue or investigating suspicious findings. A clinical breast examination, performed by a healthcare professional, is also a part of brjóstspeglun, involving visual inspection and manual palpation of the breasts. Early detection through regular brjóstspeglun significantly improves treatment outcomes for breast cancer.