Current and future roles of molecular breast imaging in the community-based breast center

摘要

Nearly all modern breast centers are dependent on two primary forms of anatomical breast imaging: x-ray mammography and ultrasound. With these modalities, breast cancers are detected based on anatomical features that present as secondary deformations due to the underlying pathologies. Although this imaging approach is quite effective for the majority of breast cancer patients, the sensitivity of these techniques in patients with dense or complex breast tissue can be significantly diminished, particularly in the high-risk population .