Mammography is the primary method for early breast cancer detection, but 2D mammograms have limitations. 3D mammograms, also called digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT), can help overcome these limitations by capturing multiple X-ray images of the breast from different angles and using computer software to construct 3D images. DBT allows radiologists to view thin virtual slices of the breast tissue and reduces overlapping images, making small cancers easier to detect compared to standard 2D mammograms. The presentation introduces 3D mammography and its advantages over conventional mammography for improved early detection of breast cancer.

1. A Technical Seminar
presentation
on
3D MAMMOGRAM
(DIGITAL BREAST TOMOSYNTHESIS)
Guide:
Mrs. N LAVANYA NIKITHA SHARMA
ASISSTANT PROFESSOR 197Z1A0479 ECE 4B

2. CONTENTS • INTRODUCTION
• WHAT IS MAMMOGRAM
• LIMITATIONS OF 2D MAMMOGRAM
• 3D MAMMOGRAM
• PARAMETERS
• WORKING
• ADVANTAGES
• EXAMPLES OF X-RAY IMAGES
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3. • With some 1,78,000 new cases being diagnosed every year, the incidence of breast cancer has overtaken
cervical cancer to become the most common cancer in Indian women.
• Breast cancer at this stage is very treatable and survivable.
• Different tests can be used to look for and diagnose breast cancer.
• Mammography is the primary imaging modality for the early detection of breast cancer among
asymptomatic women because it is the only method of breast imaging that consistently has been found
to decrease breast cancer-related mortality.
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INTRODUCTION

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WHAT IS MAMMOGRAM

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LIMITATIONS OF 2D MAMMOGRAM

7. • It is an advanced form of breast imaging where multiple
images of the breast from different angles are captured and
reconstructed ("synthesized") into a three-dimensional image
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• 3-D breast imaging is similar to computed tomography (CT)
imaging in which a series of thin "slices" are assembled
together to create a 3-D reconstruction of the body.
• A 3D mammogram actually starts by capturing standard two-
dimensional X-ray images.
• DBT consists of taking multiple images at multiple angles that
can reduce or eliminate the tissue overlap effect that occurs
so frequently with 2-D film screening mammography.
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3D MAMMOGRAM(BREAST TOMOSYNTHESIS)

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PARAMETERS

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WORKING

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ADVANTAGES

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EXAMPLES OF X-RAY IMAGES

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