Tomosynthesis v/s mammography: What is the difference?

Tomosynthesis is considered to be more advanced than its counterpart as it provides more high-resolution images. Other reasons include:

·       Tomosynthesis looks are more than two layers of the tissue in a 3-dimensional photo. This papers the cracks of the 2-dimensional images obtained by mammograms which miss a lot of details due to their limitations.

·       Detection of the early signs of a serious disease regarding the breast is possible. It helps in early treatment and the prevention of the condition.

·       The 3-D modelling of the area will help in detecting lesions and many other signs, which a typical mammogram result overlooks.

·       All the false positives which a mammogram result produces can be confirmed with the help of tomosynthesis. This proves the accuracy of the method in providing the right answers.

·       The process of tomography does not require the breast to be compressed, like in a conventional mammography.

Some advantages of tomosynthesis:

1.     Far better results and analysis for dense tissues in a breast

2.     Timely detection of a health problem before it becomes serious, to avoid complicated treatments

3.     More comfort, as the compression of the breast is avoided

4.     Even without symptoms, breast cancer can be detected with the help of this method.

The similarities between a tomosynthesis and a mammogram come down to the process and the machinery involved. The tools used are the same in both techniques and the process is more or less the same. The difference is apparent from the result, which is more helpful images thanks to tomosynthesis. The whole process takes only fifteen minutes and can be recorded and stored digitally on a computer.