[Digital magnification mammography. A new technique for improved visualization of microcalcifications in breast cancer diagnosis].
Special X-ray tubes with electromagnetic focusing provide a spatial resolution of up to 50 lp/mm at a focal spot size of about 10 microns. Radiographs of whole female breast specimens as well as paraffin blocks were taken at magnifications up to x 10. The initial results revealed numerous microcalcifications smaller than < 100 microns that had not been detected by conventional grid mammography. The combination of a microfocal spot with digital radiography results in as yet unmatched resolution of microcalcifications and makes the advantages of image post-processing available to mammography. However, specific types of calcification could not be established in malignant or benign histological findings.
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Fachbereich Bildgebende Diagnostik, Deutsche Klinik für Diagnostik Wiesbaden.
Hoffmann
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D001941:Breast Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000473:pathology; D001943:Breast Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000473:pathology; D002114:Calcinosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000473:pathology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008327:Mammography / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D011856:Radiographic Image Enhancement / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods
Digitale Vergrösserungsmammographie. Eine neue Technik zur verbesserten Abbildung von Mikrokalzifikationen in der Mammadiagnostik.