Clinical Mammography. A review of the radiologist's role in disease of the breast.

Some of the recent trends in the detection of breast lesions, in particular carcinoma, are reviewed. The value, indications, accuracy and limitations of mammography are outlined. Malignant calcifications and their localisation for surgery, specimen radiography, cysts of the breast, duct discharge and the problem of juvenile breast lumps are discussed. The possible hazards from radiation should not be deterrent in any examination with a specific clinical problem. The position may have to be reviewed if extensive use is made of mannography in screening well women.