Advanced digital mammography

Mammography is the most effective method for early detection of breast cancer and yet, 10% to 30% of women who have breast cancer and undergo mammography have negative mammograms. Furthermore, of the women who are sent to biopsy, only 20% to 40% actually have breast cancer. Quantitative analysis of...

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Published in:Journal of digital imaging 1997-08, Vol.10 (3 Suppl 1), p.133-135
Main Authors: Schilling, R B, Cox, J D, Sharma, S R
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Breast Neoplasms - diagnostic imaging
Breast Neoplasms - prevention & control
Female
Humans
Mammography - instrumentation
Mammography - methods
Mass Screening
Plenary Sessions
Radiographic Image Enhancement
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Summary:Mammography is the most effective method for early detection of breast cancer and yet, 10% to 30% of women who have breast cancer and undergo mammography have negative mammograms. Furthermore, of the women who are sent to biopsy, only 20% to 40% actually have breast cancer. Quantitative analysis of the radiographic features of microcalcifications and masses may help radiologists improve their specificity.
ISSN:0897-1889
1618-727X
DOI:10.1007/bf03168676