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Review | Open Access

Dual-Energy CT in Breast Cancer: Current Applications and Future Outlooks

Shaolan Guo1,2, Tianye Liu1,2, Guobin Qu1,2, Jian Xu1,2, Qingzeng Liu1,2, Qian Zhao3, Zhao Bi3, Wanhu Li3, Jian Zhu1,3,( )
Shandong First Medical University and Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Jinan, P. R. China
Department of Radiation Oncology Physics and Technology, Shandong Cancer Hospital and Institute, Shandong First Medical University and Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Jinan, P. R. China
Shandong Cancer Hospital and Institute, Shandong First Medical University and Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Jinan, P. R. China

The present address of author: Department of Radiation Oncology Physics and Technology, Shandong Cancer Hospital and Institute, Jinan, China

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Abstract

Breast cancer is the most prevalent cancerous tumor in women, characterized by different subtypes and varying responses to treatment. The continued evolution of breast cancer diagnosis and management has resulted in a transition from a one-size-fits-all approach to a new era of personalized treatment plans. Therefore, it is essential to accurately identify the biological characteristics of breast tissue in order to minimize unnecessary biopsies of benign lesions and improve the overall clinical process, leading to reduced expenses and complications associated with invasive biopsy procedures. Challenges for future research include finding ways to predict the response of breast cancer patients to adjuvant systemic treatment.

Dual-energy CT (DECT) is a new imaging technology integrating functional imaging and molecular imaging. Over the past decade, DECT has gained relevancy, especially in oncological radiology. This article proposed a literature review of the application and research status of DECT in breast cancer treatment strategy determination and prognosis prediction.

Keywords

Breast cancerPrognosis predictionQuantitative parametersDual-energy CTClinical diagnosis

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Precision Radiation Oncology
Volume 7 Issue 4,
December 2023
Pages 286-294
DOI: 10.1002/pro6.1213
Cite this article:
Guo S, Liu T, Qu G, et al. Dual-Energy CT in Breast Cancer: Current Applications and Future Outlooks. Precision Radiation Oncology, 2023, 7(4): 286-294. https://doi.org/10.1002/pro6.1213

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Received: 07 August 2023
Revised: 12 September 2023
Accepted: 13 September 2023
Published: 01 December 2023
© 2023 The Authors.

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