System and method for dual energy and/or contrast enhanced breast imaging for screening, diagnosis and biopsy
US9020579B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 8, 2012 |
| Grant date | Apr 28, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 8, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF04C2270/041
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Systems and methods for x-ray imaging a patient's breast in combinations of dual-energy, single-energy, mammography and tomosynthesis modes that facilitate screening for and diagnosis of breast abnormalities, particularly breast abnormalities characterized by abnormal vascularity.
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