Breast Anatomy

Types of Breast Tissues
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Fibrous
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Fibro glandular
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Adipose (Fatty)
What is Tomosynthesis?
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Is a 3 dimensional projection
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Reduces overlapping tissue seen with 2D only
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15 projections are taken with each combo exposure (7.5) (-7.5)
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With an average breast (18*24) 3D dose is 1.34, combo is 2.56 Milligrey. (3 Milligrey FDA) (2D is 1.2)