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    • Improved detection methods for microcalcifications are crucial for early breast cancer detection.

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    • To enhance the detection of breast microcalcifications using propagation-based phase-contrast X-ray computed tomography.
    • To compare the efficacy of dark-field versus bright-field imaging for microcalcification visualization.
    • To assess the impact of dark-field imaging on the accuracy of microcalcification size and shape determination.

    Main Methods:

    • Utilized synchrotron radiation to scan five fresh mastectomies with microcalcifications.
    • Acquired data at varying X-ray energies and radiation doses.
    • Processed data to extract both bright-field and dark-field images.
    • Quantitatively analyzed microcalcification visibility, contrast-to-noise ratio, signal-to-noise ratio, size, and shape.

    Main Results:

    • Dark-field images demonstrated over two times higher visibility of microcalcifications compared to bright-field images.
    • While signal-to-noise and contrast-to-noise ratios were lower in dark-field, visibility was significantly enhanced.
    • Dark-field imaging provided more accurate information regarding the size and shape of microcalcifications.

    Conclusions:

    • Propagation-based phase-contrast X-ray CT with dark-field imaging is a superior method for detecting breast microcalcifications.
    • Dark-field imaging offers improved visualization and more accurate characterization of microcalcifications over conventional techniques.
    • This approach holds potential for improving early breast cancer diagnosis and characterization.