Positron emission tomography systems for use with mammography machines and associated devices and methods
US10531846B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 24, 2012 |
| Grant date | Jan 14, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 28, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/3411
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present technology describes various embodiments of positron emission tomography (PET) systems for use with mammography machines and associated devices and methods. In several embodiments, a PET system includes a tissue platform and one or more PET detection panels removably coupled to the mammography machine. The panels are configured to generally surround the tissue platform and obtain an approximately 360 degree data sample of tissue. The system can further include an output device configured to output the data sample for image reconstruction. In some embodiments, the system is configured to provide high resolution images, quantitative image accuracy, dynamic imaging, and/or biopsy guidance.
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