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Describe Film Screen Mammography
Describe Xeroradiography as a mammographic imaging technique
Describe the ideal patient positioning during xeroradiography mammographic technique
Describe the ideal patient positioning and scatter radiation removal during film-screen mammography
Describe why a grid is not necessary in Xeroradiography mammographic procedure
Why is it that lesser firm compression is tolerated in Xeroradiography mammographic technique
Describe the fundamental difference of image quality between film-screen mammography and xeroradiography mammographic technique
Site some ideal considerations of convenience and some personal preference from film-screen and xeroradiographic techniques
Describe the substantial difference of dose between film-screen mammography and xeroradiography
Describe Magnification Mammography and its ideal image quality output.

 

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Film-screen mammography is a technique used for ****** imaging in which a special film is exposed to X-rays passing through the ****** tissue. This produces a high-quality image that can be used to detect abnormalities such as tumors or cysts. The patient is positioned in front of the X-ray machine, and a compression device is used to flatten the ****** tissue for better image quality. A grid is often used to reduce scatter radiation and improve image contrast.

Xeroradiography is another mammographic imaging technique that uses a special type of dry imaging process. In xeroradiography, a charged plate is exposed to X-rays passing through the ****** tissue, creating an image that is then transferred onto paper or film. This technique does not require a grid because the imaging process itself reduces scatter radiation. Additionally, xeroradiography allows for lesser firm compression compared to film-screen mammography, making it more comfortable for patients.

Ideal patient positioning during xeroradiography involves the patient standing upright with the ****** placed on a flat surface. The ****** is gently compressed between two plates to ensure even contact and optimal image quality. This technique also helps remove scatter radiation, as the direct contact between the ****** and the plate minimizes the spread of X-rays.

The fundamental difference in image quality between film-screen mammography and xeroradiography lies in the imaging process itself. Film-screen mammography produces images on traditional film, which can provide high-resolution images with good contrast. On the other hand, xeroradiography produces images on paper or film through a dry imaging process, which may have slightly lower resolution but still offers good image quality for diagnostic purposes.

In terms of dose, xeroradiography typically requires a higher radiation dose compared to film-screen mammography. This is due to the nature of the imaging process in xeroradiography, which involves charging a plate with X-rays to create the image.

Magnification mammography is a technique used to obtain detailed images of specific areas of the ****** tissue. By magnifying the image, smaller abnormalities can be detected more easily. Ideal image quality output in magnification mammography includes high resolution, sharp detail, and minimal distortion. This technique is often used for further evaluation of suspicious areas identified in routine mammograms.