3d Breast Tomosynthesis Market Global Analysis 2017 3d Breast Tomosynthesis Market Global Analysis | Page 2

Global 3d Breast Tomosynthesis Industry 2017 Market Growth, Trends and
Demands Research Report
The “3-D breast tomosynthesis” is a special type of mammogram that produces a 3-dimensional image of
the breast by using several low dose x-rays obtained at different angles, with multiple thin-section images
of the breast. 3-D breast tomosynthesis technology has several advantages and disadvantages.
Company Coverage: GE, Hologic, Inc., Siemens.
The global 3-D breast tomosynthesis market has been projected to increase in the next five years i.e. 2016-
2021 tremendously. The breast tomosynthesis market is expected to increase due to rise in global per-
capita healthcare expenditure, increase in cigarettes consumption, increase in alcohol consumption, rise in
global cases of cancer, etc. Yet the market faces some challenges, such as funding issues in developing
countries, threat to innovation and limited number of manufacturers.
The breast imaging refers to the digital representation of breast’s form. There are various types of breast
imaging modalities. They include, ductography, thermography, ultrasound, tomosynthesis and MRI, etc. The
mammograms refer to x-ray examination of the breast. The technique is most common for cancer detection
among women, even when they have no signs or symptoms of the disease. Types of mammograms include,
screening mammogram and diagnostic mammogram. The mammogram technology has advanced and
could be segmented into digital mammogram and 3-D mammography or breast tomosynthesis.
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