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Computed tomographic mammography using a conventional body scanner

C H Chang, D E Nesbit, D R Fisher

    AJR. American Journal of Roentgenology
    |March 1, 1982
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    Computed tomographic (CT) breast imaging using body scanners matches dedicated units for diagnosing lesions. CT mammography offers advantages over conventional methods, detecting occult breast cancers.

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    Area of Science:

    • Radiology
    • Medical Imaging
    • Oncology

    Background:

    • Conventional mammography is standard for breast cancer screening and diagnosis.
    • Computed tomographic (CT) examination of the breasts using conventional body scanners presents an alternative imaging technique.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To describe the technique for CT breast examination using a conventional body scanner.
    • To report experience with 67 patients undergoing CT breast examination.
    • To compare the diagnostic performance of body scanner CT with dedicated CT/M mammographic units.

    Main Methods:

    • Utilized a conventional body scanner for computed tomographic (CT) examination of the breasts.
    • Evaluated diagnostic accuracy in 67 patients with various breast lesions.

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  • Compared CT findings with those from dedicated CT/M mammographic units.

    • Main Results:

    • Results from body scanner CT were comparable to a dedicated CT/M mammographic unit for diagnosing both malignant and benign breast lesions.
    • CT mammography demonstrated unique capabilities in visualizing anatomic changes and increased iodide concentration in cancers.
    • CT mammography showed potential for detecting breast cancers occult to other imaging methods.

    Conclusions:

    • CT mammography, while not replacing conventional mammography for screening or routine workup, offers significant advantages.
    • CT mammography is indicated for clinically suspected cancers with mammographically occult lesions, questionable mammographic findings, and post-surgical evaluations.
    • Breast CT is valuable for detecting secondary primary cancers, monitoring post-treatment patients, and screening high-risk individuals, especially those with dense breasts.