Digital mammography imaging: breast tomosynthesis and advanced applications

Radiol Clin North Am. 2010 Sep;48(5):917-29. doi: 10.1016/j.rcl.2010.06.009.

Abstract

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.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Breast Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging*
  • Breast Neoplasms / prevention & control
  • Contrast Media
  • Early Detection of Cancer / methods
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Mammography / methods*
  • Mass Screening / methods
  • Radiation Dosage
  • Radiographic Image Enhancement / methods*
  • Radiographic Image Interpretation, Computer-Assisted / methods*
  • Risk Factors
  • Sensitivity and Specificity
  • Software
  • Subtraction Technique

Substances

  • Contrast Media