New technologies in breast imaging.
Large, randomized controlled trials have proven the efficacy of mammography in reducing breast cancer mortality. However, the known deficiencies of mammography have led to the development of new technologies. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), digital mammography, computer-assisted diagnosis, positron-emission tomography (PET), technetium 99m sestamibi, and expanding roles for breast ultrasound have been explored as tools in breast cancer detection and evaluation. This article discusses these modalities and their current uses.
Patterson
Stephanie K
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University of Michigan Health System, Department of Radiology, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109-0326, USA. spatters@umich.edu
D001943:Breast Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis*; D003952:Diagnostic Imaging / Q000379:methods*; D055088:Early Detection of Cancer; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging / Q000379:methods; D008327:Mammography / Q000379:methods; D049268:Positron-Emission Tomography / Q000379:methods; D016217:Ultrasonography, Mammary / Q000379:methods