Study of electron densities of normal and neoplastic human breast tissues by Compton scattering using synchrotron radiation |
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Authors: | Antoniassi M Concei??o A L C Poletti M E |
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Affiliation: | Departamento de Física-Faculdade de Filosofia Ciências e Letras de Ribeir?o Preto-Universidade de S?o Paulo, Ribeir?o Preto, S?o Paulo, Brazil. |
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Abstract: | Electron densities of 33 samples of normal (adipose and fibroglangular) and neoplastic (benign and malignant) human breast tissues were determined through Compton scattering data using a monochromatic synchrotron radiation source and an energy dispersive detector. The area of Compton peaks was used to determine the electron densities of the samples. Adipose tissue exhibits the lowest values of electron density whereas malignant tissue the highest. The relationship with their histology was discussed. Comparison with previous results showed differences smaller than 4%. |
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