Abstract: The invention relates to the use of intravenous contrast media for projection mammography as well as new devices for projection mammography. The invention therefore relates to the use of intravenous contrast media for the production of a diagnostic agent for projection mammography. Through the additional intravenous administration of contrast media, projection mammography achieves a sensitivity that is comparable to that of the most modern processes such as magnetic resonance tomography (MRT) while being considerably more versatile and avoiding the costs of MRT. The new process can be implemented simply and without special stress on the patients and provides a significant improvement in a) sensitivity to the detection of focal lesions in the breast, and b) additional information on the nature of lesions detected previously.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of intravenous contrast agents for projection mammography and novel devices for carrying out projection mammography. The invention therefore relates to the use of intravenous contrast agents for producing a diagnostic medium for projection mammography. With the additional intravenous administration of contrast agent, projection mammography attains a sensitivity comparable to the most modern methods, such as magnetic resonance tomography (MRT) while having a wider range of applications and avoiding the cost of MRT. This novel method is simple and can be carried out without special inconvenience for the patients. It a) considerably improves sensitivity for demonstrating focal lesions in the mammae and b) provides additional information on the character of previously detected lesions.