Screening for Dense Breasts: Digital Breast Tomosynthesis

摘要

OBJECTIVE. Digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT) is a recent imaging technology that was developed to address the limitations of conventional 2D mammography. The limitations of standard mammography are well known and include reduced sensitivity in dense breasts. Clinical research studies of DBT and the implementation of DBT have revealed that DBT has potential benefits for evaluating patients with dense breasts. This article will discuss the benefits and limitations of DBT as a screening alternative for women with dense breasts.