Method and apparatus for performing 3D imaging examinations of a structure under differing configurations and analyzing morphologic changes
US10893844B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 7, 2019 |
| Grant date | Jan 19, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 7, 2039 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06T2207/30096
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Digital breast tomosynthesis represents an enhanced type of mammogram for detecting breast cancer. In this disclosure, data from digital breast tomosynthesis is reconstructed into a volumetric database with each voxel having a (x, y, z) coordinate and viewed in true 3D using geo-registered head display unit and geo-registered tools for overall enhanced diagnosis. The breast is imaged under various configurations and the internal architecture of an anatomic feature three-dimensionally analyzed.
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