Physics of Mammographic Imaging

A comprehensive treatment of developments in this field, this book covers the fundamentals of image formation, image interpretation, analysis, and modeling. It includes coverage of the use of mammographic imaging in the detection, diagnosis, treatment planning, and monitoring of breast cancer. Expert authors give a balanced summary of core topic

List of contents

Image Formation: Fundamentals of Digital Mammography. Contrast-Enhanced Digital Mammography. Stereo Mammography. Breast Tomosynthesis. Breast CT. Comparison of Advanced X-Ray Modalities. Image Interpretation: Breast Cancer Detection and Diagnosis. Image-Guided Procedures and Surgical Planning. Displays for Breast Imaging. Perception of Mammographic Images. Image Analysis and Modeling: Physical Breast Phantoms. Digital Phantoms for Breast Imaging. Observer Models for Breast Imaging. Current Status of Computer-Aided Detection of Breast Cancer. Complementary Approaches: Breast Ultrasound. Breast MRI. Nuclear Medicine Imaging of the Breast: History, Clinical Application and Integration, and Future. Future Directions: Breast Elasticity Imaging. Electrical Impedance Imaging and Spectroscopy of the Breast. Optical Imaging of the Breast. Outlook for Computer-Based Decision Support in Breast Cancer Care.

About the author

Mia K. Markey

Summary

A comprehensive treatment of developments in this field, this book covers the fundamentals of image formation, image interpretation, analysis, and modeling. It includes coverage of the use of mammographic imaging in the detection, diagnosis, treatment planning, and monitoring of breast cancer. Expert authors give a balanced summary of core topic

Product details

• Authors: Mia K. Markey
• Assisted by: Mia K Markey (Editor), Mia K. Markey (Editor), Markey Mia K. (Editor)
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 30.06.2020
• EAN: 9780367576646
• ISBN: 978-0-367-57664-6
• No. of pages: 318
• Series: Imaging in Medical Diagnosis and Therapy
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Physics, astronomy > General, dictionaries; SCIENCE / Physics / General, Radiology, TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Biomedical, Medical physics, Biomedical engineering, Imaging systems & technology, Medical imaging: radiology, Imaging systems and technology