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.
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 0.5 to 0.9 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.
