The Potential Role of Dedicated 3D Breast CT as a Diagnostic Tool: Review and Early Clinical Examples
O'Connell, A.M., Karellas, A. and Vedantham, S. (2014), The Potential Role of Dedicated 3D Breast CT as a Diagnostic Tool: Review and Early Clinical Examples. Breast J, 20: 592-605. https://doi.org/10.1111/tbj.12327
Abstract
Mammography is the gold standard in routine screening for the detection of breast cancer in the general population. However, limitations in sensitivity, particularly in dense breasts, has motivated the development of alternative imaging techniques such as digital breast tomosynthesis, whole breast ultrasound, breast-specific gamma imaging, and more recently dedicated breast computed tomography or “breast CT”. Virtually all diagnostic work-ups of asymptomatic nonpalpable findings arise from screening mammography. In most cases, diagnostic mammography and ultrasound are sufficient for diagnosis, with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) playing an occasional role.