Imaging Quality and Potential Clinical Relevance of Phase Contrast Mammography In-vivo: a Single-center, Prospective Study

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Age
18 and older
Sex
Any
Study type
Observational
Participants needed
350 (estimated)
Sponsor
University of Zurich · Other
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About This Trial

Conventional mammography, breast sonography and breast MRI have specific weaknesses. In particular, mammography has a low sensitivity for the detection of mammary carcinoma in patients with a dense breast. Phase contrast mammography could help to overcome some of these limitations. Observational study.

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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Inclusion criteria -Phase 0: * \>18 years * Mastectomy, tumorectomy or biopsy planned * Informed consent of the patient Inclusion criteria -Phase 1: * \>18 years * BI-RADS 5 (highly suggestive of malignancy at ultrasound or mammography) or 6 (known biopsy proven malig…
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