Digital tomosynthesis in breast imaging.

1997759 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Loren T. Niklason · Massachusetts General Hospital

Bradley Christian

Laura E. Niklason · Massachusetts General Hospital

Abstract

Digital mammographic systems make breast tomosynthesis possible. Tomosynthesis may improve the specificity of mammography with improved lesion margin visibility and may improve early breast cancer detection, especially in women with radiographically dense breasts.

Topics & Keywords

Digital Radiography and Breast Imaging Breast Cancer Treatment Studies Medical Imaging Techniques and Applications

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Radiology

Volume 205, Issue 2, pp. 399-406

DOI: 10.1148/radiology.205.2.9356620

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