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Dual‐Energy CT in Breast Cancer: Current Applications and Future Outlooks

Authors :
Shaolan Guo
Tianye Liu
Guobin Qu
Jian Xu
Qingzeng Liu
Qian Zhao
Zhao Bi
Wanhu Li
Jian Zhu
Source :
Precision Radiation Oncology, Vol 7, Iss 4, Pp 286-294 (2023)
Publication Year :
2023
Publisher :
Wiley, 2023.

Abstract

Abstract Breast cancer is the most prevalent cancerous tumor in women, characterized by different subtypes and varying responses to treatment. The continued evolution of breast cancer diagnosis and management has resulted in a transition from a one‐size‐fits‐all approach to a new era of personalized treatment plans. Therefore, it is essential to accurately identify the biological characteristics of breast tissue in order to minimize unnecessary biopsies of benign lesions and improve the overall clinical process, leading to reduced expenses and complications associated with invasive biopsy procedures. Challenges for future research include finding ways to predict the response of breast cancer patients to adjuvant systemic treatment. Dual‐energy CT (DECT) is a new imaging technology integrating functional imaging and molecular imaging. Over the past decade, DECT has gained relevancy, especially in oncological radiology. This article proposed a literature review of the application and research status of DECT in breast cancer treatment strategy determination and prognosis prediction.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
23987324
Volume :
7
Issue :
4
Database :
Directory of Open Access Journals
Journal :
Precision Radiation Oncology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsdoj.486d9bf7a60c4808b659e734ca4103fe
Document Type :
article
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1002/pro6.1213