Image quality measurements and metrics in full field digital mammography: an overview

Radiat Prot Dosimetry. 2005;117(1-3):120-30. doi: 10.1093/rpd/nci711. Epub 2006 Feb 3.

Abstract

This paper gives an overview of test procedures developed to assess the performance of full field digital mammography systems. We make a distinction between tests of the individual components of the imaging chain and global system tests. Most tests are not yet fully standardised. Where possible, we illustrate the test methodologies on a selenium flat-panel system.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Contrast Media / pharmacology
  • Humans
  • Mammography / instrumentation
  • Mammography / methods*
  • Mammography / standards
  • Phantoms, Imaging
  • Quality Control
  • Radiation Dosage
  • Radiographic Image Enhancement / methods*
  • Radiographic Image Enhancement / standards
  • Radiographic Image Interpretation, Computer-Assisted / methods
  • Radiographic Image Interpretation, Computer-Assisted / standards
  • X-Rays

Substances

  • Contrast Media