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Mammography X-Ray
System
Prof. J.K Tonui, PhD
School of Medicine,
Department of Radiology & Imaging
Learning Objectives
At the end of this lecture, the student is
expected to:
Understand why a dedicated x-ray system is
However,
breast morphology,
gross pathology.
changes in breast
image quality
units
Mainly because of the need to differentiate
Shows relative
contributions from
photoelectric and
Compton events for
mammography, and
For PE, interaction is
given by:
soft tissues;
o to produce high-resolution images, and
Shows attenuation
High absorption
dedicated
mammography unit,
which
Are typically similar to
those in convectional
unit with few
exceptions.
breasts.
Full-Field Digital Mammography (FFDM) units.
SID, OID
Generator, AEC
Compression devices,
Processor, and
Magnifier
movement
Vertical
Should have a variable
vertical movement to
accommodate patients
who are both very tall and
those who need to sit, and
Rotation
There should be at least
Shows two
anode
configuration
s of a
mammograp
hy unit.
system is either:
High frequency,
frequency i.e. convert the 50- or 60-Hz
input voltage to a frequency as high as 100
kHz, or
Constant potential,
potential i.e. they supply a
constant, ripple-free voltage to the x-ray tube
regardless of the waveform frequency.
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The Generator
Range of kVp settings
contrast, and
This narrow range accentuates the subtle density
phantoms
Phantoms are objects used to simulate the
cathode and
o thinner portion (towards nipple) by lower intensity x-rays
The breast
image acquisition
showing:
correct alignment and
missed tissue
associated with
incorrect alignment.
scatter:
Linear grids, and
Note that
cut off.
Grid septa generally perpendicular to chest wall.
Are focused;
Increase contrast;