Breast cancer detection model and method for using same
US4867686A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 9, 1989 |
| Grant date | Sep 19, 1989 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 9, 2009 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG09B23/30
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A model of human female breast for teaching breast examination comprises an opaque, elastomeric membrane simulating skin, a transparent backing member connected to the opaque membrane to define a chamber therebetween, first means simulating adipose tissue disposed in the chamber, at least one second means simulating a tumor within the chamber and opaquing means overlying and being removably attached to the transparent backing member. In addition, the present invention is directed to a method of training a person to detect breast tumors by palpating said model.
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