ClariSIGMAM

ClariSIGMAM is a standalone software application that automatically analyzes digital mammograms to calculate breast density. The software runs on an “off-theshelf” computer and can be used to perform image viewing, processing and analysis of medical images. Image data are acquired through DICOM compliant imaging devices and modalities. Digital mammograms are transferred from the digital mammography system to ‘DICOM Receiver’ module through the DICOM Storage SCP protocol using DICOM communication standard. Then, the ‘Breast Density Analyzer’ module performs breast density analysis of the received digital mammograms. Finally, ‘DICOM Sender’ module transfers the breast density analysis report to the PACS system through DICOM Storage SCU protocol. ClariSIGMAM is a software application intended for use with compatible full field digital mammography (FFDM) systems. ClariSIGMAM calculates percent breast density defined as the ratio of fibroglandular tissue to total breast area estimates. ClariSIGMAM provides these numerical values along with BI-RADS breast density category according to 4th and 5th edition to aid radiologists in the assessment of breast tissue composition. ClariSIGMAM produces adjunctive information. It is not an interpretive or diagnostic aid.