State-of-the-art for contrast-enhanced mammography.
Matthew F Covington1,2, Samantha Salmon1, Bradley D Weaver3
1Department of Radiology and Imaging Sciences, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, 84112, United States.
The British Journal of Radiology
|February 20, 2024
Summary
Contrast-enhanced mammography (CEM) offers potential for breast cancer detection. This review clarifies its current applications and compares it with other imaging techniques.
Area of Science:
- Radiology
- Medical Imaging
- Oncology
Background:
- Contrast-enhanced mammography (CEM) is an emerging breast imaging technology.
- Its optimal clinical applications compared to tomosynthesis, ultrasound, and MRI are still under investigation.
Approach:
- This review synthesizes recent peer-reviewed literature from 2020-2023.
- It includes retrospective reviews, prospective clinical trials, and meta-analyses.
- The focus is on summarizing the current state-of-the-art of CEM.
Key Points:
- CEM shows promise in breast cancer screening, diagnosis, and guiding procedures.
- Comparative effectiveness of CEM versus other modalities requires further clarification.
- Recent literature provides insights into CEM's evolving role.
Conclusions:
- CEM is a developing tool in breast imaging with significant potential.
- Further research and clinical data are needed to establish definitive best practices for CEM.
- This review updates the understanding of CEM's current capabilities and limitations.
Keywords:
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