99mTc-MIBI scintimammography using a dedicated nuclear mammograph

From: The Journal of Nuclear Medicine | Date: January 1, 1999| Author: Maini, Carlo L; de Notaristefani, Francesco; Tofani, Anna; Iacopi, Francesca; Et al | Copyright information

This study reports on a prototype single-photon emission mammograph (SPEM) dedicated to 99mTc-hexakis-2-methoxyisobutile isonitrile (MIBI) scintimammography. Main technical features are reported together with physical performance. Preliminary patient data are also reported. Methods: The SPEM detector head is composed of a Csl(T1) scintillating array coupled to a Hamamatsu R3292 position-sensitive photomultiplier tube with crossedwire anode. The high-resolution collimator is 35-mm thick with a...

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