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Breast density is a radiological concept based on the proportion of radiopaque glandular tissue relative to radiolucent fatty tissue. Mammographic evaluation of dense breasts is more difficult, related to technical difficulties, with decreased rates for detection and characterization of breast lesions, resulting in reduced sensitivity with increased number of interval cancers at routine follow-up when compared to radiolucent breasts. We will review the definition of dense breasts and their frequency, especially their relationship with the age of patients. We will discuss the current technical problems and the impact of breast density on the efficacy of conventional mammography. We will discuss the value of digital mammography, the role of computer assisted diagnosis (CAD) systems and tomosynthesis in the evaluation of dense breasts.

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PUBLICATION TYPE: Journal Article

Journal: Journal de radiologie

VOLUME: 89

Page Numbers: 1156-68

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ISSN: 0221-0363

DAY: 5

MONTH: Sep

YEAR: 2008

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AFFILIATION: Centre René Huguenin, Service de radiodiagnostic, 35 rue Dailly, 92210 Saint-Cloud, France.

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