Photon-counting mammography
Photon-counting mammography
Photon-counting mammography (pronunciation: /ˈfoʊ.tɒn ˈkaʊntɪŋ ˌmæməˈɡræfi/) is a type of medical imaging technology used in the detection of breast cancer.
Etymology
The term "photon-counting mammography" is derived from the words "photon", referring to a particle representing a quantum of light or other electromagnetic radiation, "counting", which refers to the process of enumerating or tallying up, and "mammography", a specific type of imaging that uses a low-dose x-ray system for examination of the breasts.
Definition
Photon-counting mammography is a digital mammography system that counts individual photons in the x-ray beam. This technology offers several advantages over traditional mammography systems, including improved image quality, lower radiation dose, and potential for improved detection of breast lesions.
Related Terms
- Digital mammography: A technique that records x-ray images in digital form, rather than on film.
- Breast lesions: Abnormalities in the breast tissue, such as lumps or masses, which can be benign (non-cancerous) or malignant (cancerous).
- Medical imaging: Techniques and processes used to create images of the human body for clinical purposes or medical science.
- Breast cancer: A type of cancer that forms in the cells of the breasts.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Photon-counting mammography
- Wikipedia's article - Photon-counting mammography
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