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Emerging breast imaging technologies may provide improved care across the entire breast cancer care continuum; however, assessment of these technologies and their added value will require further development and research. Contrast-enhanced mammography was first described in 1985, utilizing digital subtraction angiography of the breast. Molecular techniques in breast imaging are expanding as advances in technology allow for decreased radiotracer dose and reveal high sensitivity for the detection of breast cancers. Molecular breast imaging (MBI) tools may have a role as we develop personalized breast imaging protocols based on risk. This chapter, appearing in the section on breast cancer overview, describes the new emerging technologies in breast imaging, including contrast-enhanced spectral mammography and molecular breast imaging. |