Is tomosynthesis the same as 3D mammography? Yes, it is. 3D mammography is also known as digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT). While DBT produces its images in a way similar to computed tomography (CT) scanners, DBT uses far fewer x-ray beams than CT scanners do. Are 3D mammograms better ...
During a breast MRI the breasts are exposed as the patient lies flat on a padded platform with cushioned openings for the breasts. A breast coil surrounds each opening and works with the MRI unit to create the images. MRI imaging is a painless diagnostic tool. The test takes between 30 and...