Mammography

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12 Mammography

Mammography imaging

Requirements Images require a wide exposure latitude and sharp definition
Imaging Plate Structure

• Differs from a conventional imaging plate by having a transparent support layer
• Capable of 50 μm resolution imaging
• 10 pixels/mm at standard pixel density and 20 pixels/mm at high pixel density
• 18 × 24 cm and 24 × 30 cm format
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Fig. 12.1 Mammography imaging plate.
Image Acquisition Structure

• Specialist imaging plate
• Laser scanner
• Reflecting mirror
• 2 light guides
• 2 photosensors
• Enables fast display time
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Fig. 12.2 FujifilmTM dual-side reading system.
Fujifilm Pattern Enhancement Processing (PEM) Software

• For mammography
• Enables clearer identification of tumours
• Enhances microcalcification making it more conspicuous
Kodak Mammography Total Quality Tool (Test Phantom) Software

• Analyses reporting software
• Predicts common causes of failure
• Storage of image test information

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12 Mammography

Mammography imaging

Requirements Images require a wide exposure latitude and sharp definition
Imaging Plate Structure

• Differs from a conventional imaging plate by having a transparent support layer
• Capable of 50 μm resolution imaging
• 10 pixels/mm at standard pixel density and 20 pixels/mm at high pixel density
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