Digital mammography imaging: breast tomosynthesis and advanced applications.
This article discusses recent developments in advanced derivative technologies associated with digital mammography. Digital breast tomosynthesis, its principles, development, and early clinical trials, are reviewed. Contrast-enhanced digital mammography and combined imaging systems with digital mammography and ultrasound are also discussed. Although all these methods are currently research programs, they hold promise for improving cancer detection and characterization if early results are confirmed by clinical trials.
Helvie
Mark A
MA
Department of Radiology, University of Michigan Health System, 1500 East Medical Center Drive, SPC 5326, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, USA. mahelvie@umich.edu
D001943:Breast Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000517:prevention & control; D003287:Contrast Media; D055088:Early Detection of Cancer / Q000379:methods; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008327:Mammography / Q000379:methods*; D008403:Mass Screening / Q000379:methods; D011829:Radiation Dosage; D011856:Radiographic Image Enhancement / Q000379:methods*; D011857:Radiographic Image Interpretation, Computer-Assisted / Q000379:methods*; D012307:Risk Factors; D012680:Sensitivity and Specificity; D012984:Software; D013382:Subtraction Technique
D003287:Contrast Media