Multiple studies have shown the benefits of a 3D mammogram. Coupling a 3D mammogram with an ultrasound provides comprehensive and thorough examination (especially for dense breasts) and increase the accuracy of screening.
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1. Greater Clarity
3D mammogram takes multiple images from various angles to create a 3D picture as compared to a 2D mammogram. This makes it easier to identify lesions and increases precision in diagnosis.
2. Fewer False-Positives
With greater clarity and precision in 3D mammogram, there are fewer false alarms as compared to a 2D mammogram; hence reducing the call-back rate for a repeated test by 37%.¹
3. Breast Density
Dense breasts have relatively high amounts of glandular tissue and lower amounts of fatty breast tissue. This creates some detection issues for conventional 2D mammograms. With its greater clarity, a 3D mammogram improves cancer detection.
4. Less Pain, More Comfort
Unlike traditional 2D mammogram, our 3D machines use a flexible compression paddle. This allows the machine to gently fit the natural curve of the breast, allowing the pressure to be dispersed evenly. This means less pain and discomfort, without compromising on effectiveness and accuracy.
5. Improves Cancer Detection
3D mammogram has been proven to improve detection of breast cancer. Up to 30% of cancers are not detected by a 2D mammogram.
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References:
¹Endo. T. et al. (2014) Clinical Evaluation of Dual Mode Tomosynthesis. In: Fuita H., Hara T., Muramatsu C. (eds) Breast Imaging. IWDM 2014. Lecture Notes in Computer Science, vol 8539. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-07887-8_75
²Kolb TM, Lichy J, Newhouse JH. Comparison of the performance of screening mammography, physical examination, and breasts US and evaluation of factors that influence them; an analysis of 27,825 patient evaluations. Radiology. 2002;25(1):165-175. Doi: 10.1148/radiol.225101166
Article contributed and reviewed by Solis Breast Care and Surgery Centre.
