23-09-2024 /
We’re thrilled to share groundbreaking findings published in the European Journal of Radiology by researchers from the University Hospital Zurich.
Their pilot study, “Potential of Non-Contrast Spiral Breast CT to Exploit Lesion Density and Favor Breast Cancer Detection” brings promising advancements, particularly for women with dense breast tissue. It investigated the use of non-contrast spiral breast computed tomography (nc-SBCT) to assess the density of various breast lesions and
tissues.
Key findings include:
➤ Malignant lesions exhibited the highest density, making them easily distinguishable from other tissue types.
➤ Fibroadenomas and cysts showed medium to lower density levels, but show higher density compared to the glandular tissue.
➤ The study evaluated only extremely dense breasts (ACR category D). For lower breast density the density values should be lower as well resulting in even more evident differences with lesions.
➤ This evaluation underscores the high accuracy and consistency of this method across different readers, indicating its potential for widespread clinical use.
The ability to consistently measure these density variations may revolutionize breast cancer diagnostics, offering earlier and more accurate diagnoses, especially for those with dense breasts.
As breast cancer remains a leading cause of cancer-related deaths among women, advancements in imaging technologies like nu:view Spiral Breast CT are crucial.
They offer a reliable means of differentiating between malignant and benign lesions, potentially leading to earlier and more accurate diagnoses.
Source: Weber J, Zanetti G, Nikolova E, Thomas Frauenfelder, Andreas Boss, Wieler J, Magda Marcon. Potenzial der kontrastmittelfreien Spiral-Brust-CT zur Ausnutzung der Läsionsdichte und zur Verbesserung der Brustkrebsfrüherkennung: Eine Pilotstudie. European Journal of Radiology, 2024, Band 178, 111614. DOI: 10.1016/j.ejrad.2024.111614.
