Breast CT, also known as Mamma-CT, is a state-of-the-art method for examining the female breast. The main benefit is the diagnostic clarification of suspicious findings, but it can also be used to examine breast implants, for example.
In contrast to mammography, the breast is not ”squeezed” during the non-contact procedure. Therefore, the examination does not cause any pain to the breast.
Breast CT creates high-quality 3D images. Layer by layer and as a volume, the entire breast can thus be viewed in detail.
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First, the patient and the treating doctor have an personalised consultation.
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For the examination, the patient lies prone on the examination table and positions one breast in the opening provided. The scanner rotates around the breast and scans it from all sides.
The examination can be repeated with the other breast.
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Done! The doctor can now use the images on the computer to make a diagnosis and inform the patient.
Possible deviations in the examination process depending on the location
As a result of the examination, a detailed 3D image of the breast is available to the physician. This allows the breast to be viewed completely in 3D, but above all layer by layer. This helps the doctor to quickly detect the smallest changes that may otherwise remain hidden.
Note: Video represents an individual clinical case.
Source: Dr. Karsten Ridder, MVZ Uhlenbrock und Partner in Dortmund, with kind permisson.
The cost of a breast CT scan can vary significantly depending on the country, specific clinic or radiological practice, and the specific medical requirements of the examination. Therefore, it is challenging to provide a general statement. In Germany, the average costs typically range from 250 to 500 Euros and are currently not covered by statutory health insurance. For detailed information please ask your health insurance company about the possibilities.
The radiation exposure associated with a breast CT scan is similar to that of a mammogram. Studies using the specialised spiral breast CT nu
have shown that the effective dose ranges from 0.61 – 0.78 millisieverts (mSv), depending on factors such as breast size, shape and glandular tissue composition.
To put this in context, the average annual natural radiation exposure for the population of Germany is approximately 2.1 mSv.
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“95% of the women we have examined in the system are absolutely happy with it because of its speed and lack of compression.“
Dr. med. Karsten Ridder
Specialist in radiology at the MVZ Prof. Dr. Uhlenbrock and Partners, Dortmund
“Breast CT provides high-resolution 3D images without overlaps and with a level of precision that I had never seen before in this form.“
Dr. med. Andreas Kämena
Specialist in Diagnostic Radiology at the DRZ – DIE RADIOLOGEN Diagnostic Radiology Center Oberpfalz, Regensburg
Dr. med. Michael Ho
Specialist in Radiology at Radiologie Feuersee, Stuttgart
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