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The X-ray imaging of specimens forms an important part in the diagnostic pathway of breast cancer patients. It provides important information on accurate lesion sampling and radiologic and pathologic correlation [1]. Such imaging is performed using mammographic equipment or dedicated specimen cabinets. By using a magnification table or the compression paddle on a mammography machine, appearances of small lesions can be made clearer [2]. A dedicated specimen cabinet houses an x-ray tube with either an adjustable transparent shelf to place the specimen on or a tray to place the specimen samples in (Fig. 26.1), and an image detector. Specimen cabinets should be subjected to routine (6 monthly) testing by Medical Physics. Image quality is of paramount importance. All specimen images should contain correct client information along with breast laterality.
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Coates, A. (2015). Specimen Imaging. In: Hogg, P., Kelly, J., Mercer, C. (eds) Digital Mammography. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-04831-4_26
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