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Digital breast tomosynthesis provides more clarity for better cancer detection
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Digital breast tomosynthesis provides more clarity for better cancer detection
Wednesday 13 October 2021, 12:25 AM

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, so to continue our short series on radiology, here is an article about the latest digital mammography tool for breast cancer screening and diagnosis
Sugania Reddy
Advantages of digital breast tomosynthesis, Increases cancer detection.
Reduces false positives.
Reduces the need for extra views.
Reduces recall rates.
Effective for dense breast tissue, Pract Green w Pale Yellow
References
Zackrisson S, Lång K, Rosso A, et al. One-view breast tomosynthesis versus two-view mammography in the Malmö Breast Tomosynthesis Screening Trial (MBTST): a prospective, population-based, diagnostic accuracy study. Lancet Oncol 2018;19(11):1493–503.