The Cone Beam Breast Computed Tomography (CBBCT) scanner

How it works

The Cone Beam Breast CT system consists of a cushioned exam table with a cutout in the middle. A woman lies on her belly, suspending her breasts one at a time through the opening. The CBBCT takes 300 images by circling the breasts for about 10 seconds, emitting a radiation dose that's comparable to mammography. The x-ray source is positioned to avoid radiation exposure to the chest tissue beyond the breast.  A recent pilot study shows the Cone Beam technology captured images as well as mammography, potentially leading to more accurate diagnoses.

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