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Dual-energy contrast-enhanced spectral mammography (CESM)

Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics volume 292, pages 739–747 (2015)Cite this article

Abstract

Dual-energy contrast-enhanced mammography is one of the latest developments in breast care. Imaging with contrast agents in breast cancer was already known from previous magnetic resonance imaging and computed tomography studies. However, high costs, limited availability—or high radiation dose—led to the development of contrast-enhanced spectral mammography (CESM). We reviewed the current literature, present our experience, discuss the advantages and drawbacks of CESM and look at the future of this innovative technique.

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  1. Department of Radiology, Innsbruck Medical University, Anichstrasse 35, 6020, Innsbruck, Austria

    Martin Daniaux, Tobias De Zordo, Birgit Amort & Werner Jaschke

  2. Department of Radiology, Kantonsspital Baden AG, Im Ergel 1, 5404, Baden, Switzerland

    Wolfram Santner

  3. RIK - Radiologisches Institut Kettenbrücke, Sennstraße 1, 6020, Innsbruck, Austria

    Florian Koppelstätter

  4. Department of Radiology, Institut de cancérologie Gustave-Roussy, 39 rue Camille Desmoulin, 94805, Villejuif, France

    Clarisse Dromain

  5. Department of Clinical Epidemiology of the Tyrolean State Hospitals Ltd, Cancer Registry of Tyrol, Anichstrasse 35, 6020, Innsbruck, Austria

    Willi Oberaigner

  6. Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Innsbruck Medical University, Anichstrasse 35, 6020, Innsbruck, Austria

    Michael Hubalek & Christian Marth

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Daniaux, M., De Zordo, T., Santner, W. et al. Dual-energy contrast-enhanced spectral mammography (CESM). Arch Gynecol Obstet 292, 739–747 (2015). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00404-015-3693-2

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Keywords

  • Mammography
  • Contrast media
  • Contrast-enhanced mammography
  • Dual-energy mammography
  • Spectral mammography