The Role of Ultrasound in Screening Dense Breasts—A Review of the Literature and Practical Solutions for Implementation

Breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in women. Estimates indicate a nearly 40% breast cancer mortality reduction when screening women annually starting at age 40. Although mammography is well known to be a powerful screening tool in the detection of early breast cancer, it is im...

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Main Authors: Denise Thigpen, Amanda Kappler, Rachel Brem
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-03-01
Series:Diagnostics
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2075-4418/8/1/20