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AOCR 2010 TAIPEI - 13th Asian Oceanian Congress of Radiology

26th International Congress of Radiology (ICR 2010)

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Biomed Imaging Interv J 2005; 1(1):e6- 10
doi: 10.2349/biij.1.1.e6-10
© 2005 Biomedical Imaging and Intervention Journal

ABSTRACT
Artifacts in mammography: How to identify and overcome them

Chaloeykitti L, Muttarak M, Ng KH
Department of Radiology, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand Department of Radiology, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia


The objective of this study is to illustrate the characteristics and causes of artifacts in mammography and how to avoid them.

High-quality mammographic images are important because they will enhance the radiologist’s ability to interpret mammograms with high sensitivity and specificity. Artifacts may create pseudo-lesions or mask true abnormalities leading to misinterpretation. Familiarity with the numerous artifacts encountered will help the radiologists to provide accurately diagnosis. We retrospectively reviewed all artifacts in mammography encountered in our centers and classified the causes of these artifacts.

The causes of artifacts can be grouped into four categories: 1. related to the patients, 2. related to the radiologic technologist, 3. related to the mammographic unit include the bucky, cassette tray, films and intensifying screen, and 4. related to the processing and processor. Implementation of a well-organized quality control program will reduce the occurrence of artifacts.

Recognition of artifacts in mammography is instructive and will help to improve mammographic diagnostic quality.

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