Debate persists over the use of mammogram in the detection of breast cancer in asymptomatic women

2016, Number 6

Rev Med Inst Mex Seguro Soc 2016; 54 (6)

Hernández-Valencia M, Saucedo R, Záratea A

Language: Spanish
References: 5
Page: 778-779
PDF size: 178.63 Kb.

ABSTRACT

In this opinion article, it is discussed the importance of questioning the use of mammogram in the detection of breast cancer in asymptomatic women.

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