The purpose of the study was to compare observer performance in the detection of masses and microcalcifications of breast cancer among hard-copy reading and soft-copy readings using 3-megapixel (3M)… (More)
BACKGROUND
Recent studies have reported the clinical usefulness of the soft-copy reading of mammograms. However, image-processing parameters for soft-copy reading of digital mammograms have not been… (More)
PURPOSE
To investigate optimal gradation processing parameter for soft-copy reading comparing the parameter recommended for hard-copy with other parameters.
MATERIALS AND METHODS
Digital mammograms… (More)
We compared observer performance of digital mammography among hard-copy readings and soft-copy readings using 3-megapixel (3M) and 5-megapixel (5M) liquid crystal display (LCD) monitors. Five… (More)