ABSTRACT

This is an overview of digital mammography that provides insight into the potential advantages of this technology in which the display of the image does not dictate the imaging parameters. This means that the image exposure can be optimized to enhance the visualization of breast lesions. A very practical advantage of an electronic image is that storage costs can be substantially reduced by eliminating the space needed for film. Electronic images will not be as easily lost, can be copied perfectly, can be viewed simultaneously in as many locations as needed, and can be sent around the world in minutes to obtain consultation from experts.