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World J Methodol. Sep 20, 2026; 16(3): 110991
Published online Sep 20, 2026. doi: 10.5662/wjm.v16.i3.110991
Published online Sep 20, 2026. doi: 10.5662/wjm.v16.i3.110991
Table 1 Comparison of different imaging modalities by smallest visible tumor size
| Modality | Smallest visible tumor | Best use case |
| Mammography | 2-5 mm (ideal), about 5-10 mm avg | General screening, calcifications |
| Ultrasound | 3-5 mm | Dense breasts, targeted follow-up |
| Magnetic resonance imaging | 1-2 mm | High-risk screening, dense breasts |
| Microwave imaging | 4-10 mm (experimental) | Radiation-free, low-cost adjunct (early phase) |
- Citation: Akesson I, Kovac R, Son H, Teixeira de Castro Gonçalves Ortega AC, Fedorov D, Perera Molligoda Arachchige AS. Microwave breast imaging: A review of clinical potential and technological advances. World J Methodol 2026; 16(3): 110991
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/2222-0682/full/v16/i3/110991.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.5662/wjm.v16.i3.110991