Integrated breast X-ray and molecular imaging system
US8217357B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 13, 2009 |
| Grant date | Jul 10, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 16, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B6/4441
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An integrated tomosynthesis/molecular breast imaging device having improved sensitivity includes tomosynthesis imaging components and molecular breast imaging components. The imaging components may be used individually or in combination to provide a system with improved sensitivity and specificity. Molecular imaging components may be smoothly advanced or withdrawn depending upon the desired imaging mode. The system supports both PET and SPECT imaging and enables SPECT collimation to be modified in accordance with image capture requirements.
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