Autoradiographic enhancement of mammograms. Investigation of a new dose reduction technique.
Autoradiographic image enhancement using thiourea labeled with 35S was investigated as a means of reducing dose in mammography. It was found that mammograms underexposed as much as tenfold can be autoradiographically intensified so that the enhanced image is comparable with a normal exposure. Limitations to routine use include cost, processing time, and disposal of radioactive solutions.
D001943:Breast Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008327:Mammography / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*; D011829:Radiation Dosage; D011835:Radiation Protection; D011856:Radiographic Image Enhancement / Q000379:methods*; D013890:Thiourea
D013890:Thiourea