Imaging method in mammography apparatus, involves moving compression paddle in compression position, in projection to different directions perpendicular to X-ray propagation direction

摘要

A patient's breast (18) is compressed between a compression paddle (14) and an image receiver (12) to acquire several images. The compression paddle is moved parallel to X-ray propagation direction by motor (20) and gear mechanism (22). The paddle in compression position, is moved and maintained in projection in different directions perpendicular to the X-ray propagation direction and parallel to the image receiver. An Independent claim is also included for mammography apparatus.