Simultaneous measurement of patient dose and distribution of indoor scattered radiation during digital breast tomosynthesis

Breast cancer incidence increases from the age of 30 years. As this age range coincides with that in which women usually pursue pregnancy, undergoing medical examinations for conditions such as breast cancer is a concern, especially when pregnancy is uncertain during the first eight weeks. Moreover, in this age range, breast often exhibits a high density, thus compromising diagnosis. For such density, digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT) provides a more accurate diagnosis than 2D mammography given its higher sensitivity and specificity.

Source: Radiography - November 15, 2018 Category: Radiology Authors: T. Nakamura, S. Suzuki, Y. Takei, I. Kobayashi, N. Pongnapang, K. Kato Source Type: research