Digital Breast Tomosynthesis (DBT)
Digital breast tomosynthesis (say "toh-moh-SIN-thuh-suss") is a test used for breast cancer screening. It uses X-rays to create a three-dimensional image of the breast.
This test, sometimes called DBT or 3-D mammogram, may be used along with a regular mammogram.
Current as of:
May 12, 2017
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Healthwise Staff
Medical Review:
Sarah A. Marshall, MD - Family Medicine & E. Gregory Thompson, MD - Internal Medicine & Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine & Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine & Kirtly Jones, MD - Obstetrics and Gynecology, Reproductive Endocrinology