Performance characterization of computed radiography based mammography systems

Abhinav Singh; Nikunj Desai; Daniel J. Valentino

doi:10.1117/12.844650

23 March 2010 Performance characterization of computed radiography based mammography systems

Abhinav Singh, Nikunj Desai, Daniel J. Valentino

Proceedings Volume 7622, Medical Imaging 2010: Physics of Medical Imaging; 76224A (2010) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.844650
Event: SPIE Medical Imaging, 2010, San Diego, California, United States

Abstract

Computed Radiography (CR) is a cost-effective technology for digital mammography. In order to optimize the quality of images obtained using CR Mammography, we characterized the effect on image quality of the electrooptical components of the CR imaging chain. The metrics used to assess the image quality included the Contrast to Noise Ratio (CNR), Modulation Transfer Function (MTF), Noise Power Spectrum (NPS), Detective Quantum Efficiency (DQE) and Contrast Detail Response Phantom (CDMAM 3.4 Artinis Medical Systems). An 18×24 cm high-resolution granular phosphor imaging plate (AGFA MM3.0) was used to acquire the images. Contrast detail was measured using a GUI developed for the CDMAM phantom that was scored by independent observers. The range of theoretically acceptable values measured for the CR laser was (5-36) mW and voltage range for PMT's was (4-8) V. The light detection amplifier was investigated, and the optimal Laser Power and PMT gain used for scanning was measured. The tools that we used (CNR, MTF, NPS, DQE and Contrast-detail phantom) provided an effective means of selecting optimal values for the electro-optical components of the system. The procedure enabled us to obtain good quality CR mammograms that have less noise and improved contrast.

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Abhinav Singh, Nikunj Desai, and Daniel J. Valentino "Performance characterization of computed radiography based mammography systems", Proc. SPIE 7622, Medical Imaging 2010: Physics of Medical Imaging, 76224A (23 March 2010); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.844650

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