Dr. Pontus A. Timberg Profile

Dr. Pontus A. Timberg

at Scanias Univ Hospital

SPIE Involvement:

Conference Program Committee | Author

Publications (21)

SPIE Journal Paper | 20 January 2025 Open Access

Comparing synthetic mammograms based on wide-angle digital breast tomosynthesis with digital mammograms

Magnus Dustler, Gustav Hellgren, Pontus Timberg

JMI, Vol. 12, Issue S1, S13011, (January 2025) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.10.1117/1.JMI.12.S1.S13011

KEYWORDS: Digital breast tomosynthesis, Image quality, Mammography, Digital mammography, Cancer, Statistical analysis, Breast, Visualization, Reconstruction algorithms, Adipose tissue

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SPIE Journal Paper | 24 October 2024 Open Access

Our journey toward implementation of digital breast tomosynthesis in breast cancer screening: the Malmö Breast Tomosynthesis Screening Project

Anders Tingberg, Victor Dahlblom, Magnus Dustler, Daniel Förnvik, Kristin Johnson, Pontus Timberg, Sophia Zackrisson

JMI, Vol. 12, Issue S1, S13006, (October 2024) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.10.1117/1.JMI.12.S1.S13006

KEYWORDS: Digital breast tomosynthesis, Breast cancer, Breast, Cancer, Cancer detection, Mammography, Tomosynthesis, Tumors, Image compression, Artificial intelligence

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Proceedings Article | 1 March 2019 Paper

Artifact reduction in simultaneous tomosynthesis and mechanical imaging of the breast

Predrag Bakic, Magnus Dustler, Daniel Förnvik, Pontus Timberg, Susan Ng, Andrew D. Maidment, Sophia Zackrisson, Anders Tingberg

Proceedings Volume 10948, 109483X (2019) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2512743

KEYWORDS: Sensors, Breast, Digital breast tomosynthesis, X-rays, Tissues, Visualization, Mammography, Tomography, X-ray imaging

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Proceedings Article | 9 March 2018 Paper

Towards determination of individual glandular dose

Hannie Förnvik, Pontus Timberg, Magnus Dustler, Daniel Förnvik, Sophia Zackrisson, Anders Tingberg

Proceedings Volume 10573, 1057304 (2018) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2293454

KEYWORDS: Breast, Tissues, Image segmentation, Monte Carlo methods, Mammography, Breast cancer, X-rays

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Proceedings Article | 24 March 2016 Paper

Evaluation of the possibility to use thick slabs of reconstructed outer breast tomosynthesis slice images

Hannie Petersson, Magnus Dustler, Anders Tingberg, Pontus Timberg

Proceedings Volume 9787, 97871M (2016) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2216688

KEYWORDS: Breast, Image quality, Cancer, Image display, Tumors, Medicine, Image quality standards, Mammography, Image analysis, Breast cancer

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Proceedings Article | 18 March 2015 Paper

Application of the fractal Perlin noise algorithm for the generation of simulated breast tissue

Magnus Dustler, Predrag Bakic, Hannie Petersson, Pontus Timberg, Anders Tingberg, Sophia Zackrisson

Proceedings Volume 9412, 94123E (2015) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2081856

KEYWORDS: Breast, Tissues, Fractal analysis, Binary data, Computer simulations, Visualization, Medical imaging, Turbulence, Statistical analysis, Physics

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Proceedings Article | 18 March 2015 Paper

Monte Carlo simulation of breast tomosynthesis: visibility of microcalcifications at different acquisition schemes

Hannie Petersson, Magnus Dustler, Anders Tingberg, Pontus Timberg

Proceedings Volume 9412, 94121H (2015) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2081942

KEYWORDS: Monte Carlo methods, Visibility, Breast, Tissues, Spatial resolution, Statistical analysis, Ray tracing, Signal to noise ratio, Sensors, Mammography

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Proceedings Article | 17 March 2015 Paper

Detection of calcification clusters in digital breast tomosynthesis slices at different dose levels utilizing a SRSAR reconstruction and JAFROC

P. Timberg, M. Dustler, H. Petersson, A. Tingberg, S. Zackrisson

Proceedings Volume 9416, 941604 (2015) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2081879

KEYWORDS: Digital breast tomosynthesis, Breast, Reconstruction algorithms, Image quality standards, Visibility, Image quality, Computed tomography, Visualization, Optical filters, Super resolution

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Proceedings Article | 28 March 2013 Paper

A study of the feasibility of using slabbing to reduce tomosynthesis review time

Magnus Dustler, Martin Andersson, Daniel Förnvik, Pontus Timberg, Anders Tingberg

Proceedings Volume 8673, 86731L (2013) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2006987

KEYWORDS: Image quality, Image quality standards, Mammography, Breast, Digital mammography, Reconstruction algorithms, Medical imaging, Visibility, Medicine, Image filtering

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Proceedings Article | 28 March 2013 Paper

Visibility of single spiculations in digital breast tomosynthesis

Pontus Timberg, Magnus Dustler, Daniel Förnvik, Sophia Zackrisson

Proceedings Volume 8673, 86731B (2013) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2005853

KEYWORDS: Tissues, Breast, Digital breast tomosynthesis, Visibility, Synthetic aperture radar, Sensors, Medicine, Optical spheres, X-rays, Astatine

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Proceedings Article | 6 March 2013 Paper

Pressure distribution in mammography: compression of breasts with malignant tumor masses

Daniel Förnvik, Magnus Dustler, Ingvar Andersson, Håkan Brorson, Pontus Timberg, Sophia Zackrisson, Anders Tingberg

Proceedings Volume 8668, 86684E (2013) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2007570

KEYWORDS: Breast, Tumors, Sensors, Tissues, Mammography, Image compression, Breast cancer, Image sensors, Composites, Chest

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Proceedings Article | 17 March 2011 Paper

A human observer study for evaluation and optimization of reconstruction methods in breast tomosynthesis using clinical cases

Daniel Förnvik, Anna Jerebko, Pontus Timberg, Ingo Schasiepen, Carina Hofmann, Sophia Zackrisson, Ingvar Andersson, Thomas Mertelmeier, Anders Tingberg

Proceedings Volume 7961, 79615G (2011) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.878116

KEYWORDS: Breast, Image quality, Reconstruction algorithms, Physics, Medicine, Diagnostics, 3D image reconstruction, 3D image processing, Image filtering, Medical imaging

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Proceedings Article | 3 March 2011 Paper

Development of model observers applied to 3D breast tomosynthesis microcalcifications and masses

Ivan Diaz, Pontus Timberg, Sheng Zhang, Craig Abbey, Francis Verdun, François Bochud

Proceedings Volume 7966, 79660F (2011) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.878166

KEYWORDS: 3D modeling, Signal detection, Performance modeling, Image filtering, Breast, 3D image processing, 3D acquisition, Medical imaging, Image segmentation, Digital filtering

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Proceedings Article | 3 March 2011 Paper

Optimizing viewing procedures of breast tomosynthesis image volumes using eye tracking combined with a free response human observer study

Kristina Lång, Sophia Zackrisson, Kenneth Holmqvist, Marcus Nystrom, Ingvar Andersson, Daniel Förnvik, Anders Tingberg, Pontus Timberg

Proceedings Volume 7966, 796602 (2011) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.878066

KEYWORDS: Breast, Eye, Visualization, Statistical analysis, Time metrology, Mammography, Diagnostics, Medical imaging, Optical tracking, Breast cancer

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Proceedings Article | 3 March 2011 Paper

Can horizontally oriented breast tomosynthesis image volumes or the use of a systematic search strategy improve interpretation? An eye tracking and free response human observer study

Kristina Lång, Sophia Zackrisson, Kenneth Holmqvist, Marcus Nyström, Ingvar Andersson, Daniel Förnvik, Anders Tingberg, Pontus Timberg

Proceedings Volume 7966, 796606 (2011) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.878081

KEYWORDS: Visualization, Eye, Breast, Diagnostics, Image processing, Visual analytics, Statistical analysis, Image analysis, Optical tracking, Calibration

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Proceedings Article | 18 March 2008 Paper

Impact of dose on observer performance in breast tomosynthesis using breast specimens

Pontus Timberg, Magnus Båth, Ingvar Andersson, Tony Svahn, Mark Ruschin, Bengt Hemdal, Sören Mattsson, Anders Tingberg

Proceedings Volume 6913, 69134J (2008) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.770274

KEYWORDS: Breast, Sensors, Prototyping, Image quality, Polymethylmethacrylate, Mammography, Image resolution, Visualization, Digital mammography, Automatic exposure

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Proceedings Article | 20 March 2007 Paper

Visual image quality metrics for optimization of breast tomosynthesis acquisition technique

Jeffrey Johnson, Joseph Lo, Thomas Mertelmeier, John Nafziger, Pontus Timberg, Ehsan Samei

Proceedings Volume 6515, 65150P (2007) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.712343

KEYWORDS: Visualization, Interference (communication), Breast, Data acquisition, Visual process modeling, Image resolution, Image quality, Diagnostics, Image visualization, Mammography

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Proceedings Article | 16 March 2007 Paper

In-plane artifacts in breast tomosynthesis quantified with a novel contrast-detail phantom

Tony Svahn, Mark Ruschin, Bengt Hemdal, Lars Nyhlén, Ingvar Andersson, Pontus Timberg, Sören Mattsson, Anders Tingberg

Proceedings Volume 6510, 65104R (2007) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.709591

KEYWORDS: Optical spheres, Breast, Polymethylmethacrylate, Signal attenuation, Image quality, Image quality standards, Mammography, Polymers, X-rays, Image filtering

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Proceedings Article | 14 March 2007 Paper

Optimization of image quality in breast tomosynthesis using lumpectomy and mastectomy specimens

Pontus Timberg, Mark Ruschin, Magnus Båth, Bengt Hemdal, Ingvar Andersson, Tony Svahn, Sören Mattsson, Anders Tingberg

Proceedings Volume 6510, 651032 (2007) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.709703

KEYWORDS: Image quality, Breast, Sensors, Signal detection, Optical filters, Visualization, 3D image reconstruction, Tumors, Prototyping, Digital mammography

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Proceedings Article | 13 March 2007 Paper

Improved in-plane visibility of tumors using breast tomosynthesis

Mark Ruschin, Pontus Timberg, Tony Svahn, Ingvar Andersson, Bengt Hemdal, Sören Mattsson, Magnus Båth, Anders Tingberg

Proceedings Volume 6510, 65101J (2007) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.707935

KEYWORDS: Tumors, Breast, Signal detection, Signal attenuation, Sensors, Mammography, Visibility, Tissues, Digital mammography, Prototyping

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Proceedings Article | 17 March 2006 Paper

Potential for lower absorbed dose in digital mammography: a JAFROC experiment using clinical hybrid images with simulated dose reduction

Pontus Timberg, Mark Ruschin, Magnus Båth, Bengt Hemdal, Ingvar Andersson, Sören Mattsson, Dev Chakraborty, Rob Saunders, Ehsan Samei, Anders Tingberg

Proceedings Volume 6146, 614614 (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.653419

KEYWORDS: Image processing, Digital mammography, Tumors, Statistical analysis, Mammography, Breast, Image quality, Computer simulations, Clinical trials, Sensors

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