3D Tomosynthesis Versus 2D Mammography in Detection of Different Breast Lesions

Abstract

Breast cancer is the most common female malignancy worldwide. Hence prevention, screening and early detection have become important health issues. It has been demonstrated that diagnosis and detection affect treatment decisions and outcome. Mammography remains the gold standard for evaluation of breast lesions to reduce mortality and increase survival. However, significant limitations for mammography do exist, owing to the fact that the bidimensional nature of DM causes image superposition, which poses a great challenge for radiologists and is the leading cause for requesting complementary diagnostic tests (focal compression, magnification, ultrasound, or magnetic resonance) to reach a definitive diagnosis. Moreover, a considerable number of breast cancers occur at a young age when the breasts are to some extent dense, especially in cases of familial predisposition. This results in limited capabilities for