Mammographic Imaging Studies Using the Monte Carlo Image Simulation-Differential Sampling (MCMIS-DS) Code
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.
- Research Organization:
- North Carolina State University/Department of Nuclear Engineering (US)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- (US)
- DOE Contract Number:
- FG07-00ID13925
- OSTI ID:
- 793508
- Report Number(s):
- DOE/ID/13925; TRN: US0201018
- Resource Relation:
- Other Information: PBD: 5 Apr 2002
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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