Breast Tomosynthesis
Breast tomosynthesis (3D mammogram) uses multiple low-dose x-rays and a detector to form a 3D picture allowing the radiologist to see the breast tissue in greater detail. Similar to traditional mammograms, breast tomosynthesis is utilized to detect breast conditions including cancer. This technology can help reduce the number of false positives sometimes seen on traditional 2D mammograms from overlapping breast tissue, thereby reducing the need for additional imaging. When combined with traditional mammography, tomosynthesis can slightly increase the number of cancers detected during screening.