Canadian Association of Radiologists Journal
Volume 61, Issue 3 , Pages 162-169 , June 2010

Sensitivity of a Direct Computer-aided Detection System in Full-field Digital Mammography for Detection of Microcalcifications Not Associated with Mass or Architectural Distortion

  • Anabel M. Scaranelo, MD

      Affiliations

    • Department of Medical Imaging, Princess Margaret Hospital, University of Health Network and Mount Sinai Hospital, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress for correspondence: Anabel M. Scaranelo, MD, Department of Medical Imaging, Princess Margaret Hospital, 610 University Avenue, Room 3-922, Toronto, Ontario M5G 2M9, Canada.
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  • Pavel Crystal, MD

      Affiliations

    • Department of Medical Imaging, Princess Margaret Hospital, University of Health Network and Mount Sinai Hospital, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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  • Karina Bukhanov, MD

      Affiliations

    • Department of Medical Imaging, Princess Margaret Hospital, University of Health Network and Mount Sinai Hospital, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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  • Thomas H. Helbich, MD

      Affiliations

    • Department of Radiology, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria

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PII: S0846-5371(09)00240-X

doi: 10.1016/j.carj.2009.11.010

Canadian Association of Radiologists Journal
Volume 61, Issue 3 , Pages 162-169 , June 2010

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