Mammographic Breast Density: Comparison of Methods for Quantitative Evaluation

Impact of quantitative breast density on experienced radiologists' assessment of mammographic breast density

Automatic evaluation of breast density in mammographic images

The goal of this master thesis is to develop a computerized method for automatic estimation of the mammographic density of mammographic images from 5 different types of mammography units. Mammographic density is a measurement of the amount of fibroglandular tissue in a breast. This is the single most attributable risk factor for breast cancer; an accurate measurement of the mammographic density...

Statistical Evaluation of a Fully Automated Mammographic Breast Density Algorithm

Visual assessments of mammographic breast density by radiologists are used in clinical practice; however, these assessments have shown weaker associations with breast cancer risk than area-based, quantitative methods. The purpose of this study is to present a statistical evaluation of a fully automated, area-based mammographic density measurement algorithm. Five radiologists estimated density i...

Quantitative assessment of mammographic breast density: relationship with breast cancer risk.

Increased mammographic breast density is a moderate independent risk factor for breast cancer, with findings of published studies in which quantitative methods of assessment were used showing a positive association. Breast density may be quantified by using visual assessment or planimetry. Although the category definitions vary, the odds ratio for developing breast cancer for the most dense com...

Qualitative Versus Quantitative Mammographic Breast Density Assessment: Applications for the US and Abroad

Mammographic breast density (MBD) has been proven to be an important risk factor for breast cancer and an important determinant of mammographic screening performance. The measurement of density has changed dramatically since its inception. Initial qualitative measurement methods have been found to have limited consistency between readers, and in regards to breast cancer risk. Following the intr...