Dartmouth Researchers Evaluate Alternative Breast Imaging
A team of researchers from Dartmouth published a paper in the May issue of the journal Radiology describing a new technique with electromagnetic imaging to evaluate breast tissue for abnormalities.
The group employed three different types of imaging to assess tissue; electrical impedance spectral imaging (EIS), microwave imaging spectroscopy (MIS), and near infrared (NIR) spectral imaging. Each of the three modalities captures unique information about breast tissue. Used in concert, the three provide detail which can distinguish between abnormalities which are malignant and benign.
This type of imaging, if shown to be reliable through further testing, could offer breast surgeons an alternate means to examine abnormalities documented with mammography. Instead of requiring biopsy, an invasive procedure, electromagnetic imaging could be employed.
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June 8, 2007 Related topics: Imaging, Diagnostic, Radiology