Contoured mammography phantom with skin

Details Contoured mammography phantom with skin Contoured mammography phantom with skin

1985-08-30

1987-04-07

Skogquist, Harland S.

Education and demonstration

Anatomy, physiology, therapeutic treatment, or surgery...

Anatomical representation

378 18, G09B 2330

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046557164

ABSTRACT:
A phantom formed of a non-biological material into the shape of a breast, said material having radiation characteristics of breast tissue, for use by medical personnel while in training to interpret mammographs, and as a tool to assess the quality of a radiological imaging system. The phantom material comprises one epoxy resin based tissue substitute which simulates the breast tissue, and another which simulates the skin tissue. A slot is formed in the phantom into which targets for simulating breast masses, fibers and calcifications can be placed.

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