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Tracking the Mammary Architectural Features and Detecting Breast Cancer with Magnetic Resonance Diffusion Tensor Imaging
Published on: December 15, 2014
Advances in Digital Breast Tomosynthesis
Regina J Hooley1, Melissa A Durand1, Liane E Philpotts1
11 Department of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging, Yale School of Medicine, 333 Cedar St, PO Box 208042, New Haven, CT 06520.
Objective:
Digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT) has rapidly emerged as an important new imaging tool that reduces the masking effect of overlapping fibroglandular tissue, thereby improving breast cancer detection. This article will review key features of DBT including technique, clinical implementation, and benign and malignant imaging findings. We will also present the benefits of DBT in screening, diagnostic workup, and image-guided biopsy.
Conclusion:
Tomosynthesis improves interpretive performance and will likely replace conventional 2D mammography in clinical practice.
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