Early breast cancer detection using Acuson S2000 ABVS and 3D tomosynthesis

The female breast is a fascinating anatomical structure. The mammary gland located in its center is surrounded by dense muscle and adipose tissue. And as if touched by magic, the gland becomes active during pregnancy. It is a complex tissue consisting of diverse cell types – mammary gland cells where the milk collects or myoepithelial cells that press the liquid into extremely fine milk ducts. Fatally enough, malignant tumors, known as mamma carcinoma, occur in this live-sustaining organ. Breast cancer is one of the most frequent cancers in western industrial nations. Every tenth woman in Germany falls victim to this disease. Yet despite these frightening statistics, it is possible to effectively fight breast cancer when detected in time.