Mammographic Imaging Studies Using the Monte Carlo Image Simulation-Differential Sampling (MCMIS-DS) Code

Verghese, Kuruvilla

North Carolina State University/Department of Nuclear Engineering (United States)

关键词: Fisher Senoscan;    99 General And Miscellaneous//Mathematics, Computing, And Information Science;    Neoplasms;    Computerized Simulation Monte Carlo Code;    62 Radiology And Nuclear Medicine;   

DOI  :  10.2172/793508
RP-ID  :  DOE/ID/13925
RP-ID  :  FG07-00ID13925
RP-ID  :  793508

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来源: UNT Digital Library

【 摘 要 】

This report summarizes the highlights of the research performed under the 1-year NEER grant from the Department of Energy. The primary goal of this study was to investigate the effects of certain design changes in the Fisher Senoscan mammography system and in the degree of breast compression on the discernability of microcalcifications in calcification clusters often observed in mammograms with tumor lesions. The most important design change that one can contemplate in a digital mammography system to improve resolution of calcifications is the reduction of pixel dimensions of the digital detector. Breast compression is painful to the patient and is though to be a deterrent to women to get routine mammographic screening. Calcification clusters often serve as markers (indicators ) of breast cancer.