borsttomosynthese

Borsttomosynthese is a medical imaging technique used for breast cancer screening and diagnosis. It is an advanced form of mammography that combines multiple low-dose X-ray images taken from different angles to create a three-dimensional view of the breast tissue. This contrasts with conventional 2D mammography, which produces a single flat image. The tomosynthesis system moves in an arc over the breast, capturing thin slices of tissue. These slices are then reconstructed by a computer to create a detailed, layered image.

The primary advantage of borsttomosynthese over standard mammography is its improved ability to detect abnormalities, particularly in dense breast tissue, which can often obscure cancers on 2D images. By reducing the overlap of overlapping tissue, tomosynthesis can help radiologists identify smaller cancers and reduce the number of false positives, leading to fewer callbacks for additional imaging or biopsies. This can ultimately improve diagnostic accuracy and potentially lead to earlier detection of breast cancer when it is most treatable. The radiation dose for tomosynthesis is comparable to that of a standard 2D mammogram. The procedure is performed similarly to a regular mammogram, with the patient’s breast compressed between two plates.