Title :
Breast lesion dynamic radiotracer uptake quantification method utilizing a combined digital X-ray/gamma system
Author :
Kieper, D. ; Green, T.D. ; Hoefer, R. ; Keppel, C. ; Wymer, D.C. ; Weisenberger, A.G. ; Welch, B.L. ; Wocjik, R.
Abstract :
Recently, a multidisciplinary research collaboration began a clinical study employing a dual modality, small field-of-view (SFOV) breast imaging system. The system, comprised of a mini gamma camera and digital X-ray detector, was designed to provide a spatially coregistered image containing both X-ray and radiotracer data. Images were evaluated to quantify the spatial correlation of X-ray structures and radiotracer uptake distribution.
Keywords :
X-ray detection; diagnostic radiography; gamma-ray detection; radioactive tracers; tumours; X-ray detector; breast imaging system; breast lesion dynamic radiotracer uptake quantification; clinical study; combined digital X-ray/gamma system; dual modality; spatial correlation; Breast biopsy; Collaboration; Digital cameras; Lesions; Needles; Optical imaging; Sampling methods; Shape; X-ray detectors; X-ray imaging;
Conference_Titel :
Nuclear Science Symposium Conference Record, 2002 IEEE
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-7636-6
DOI :
10.1109/NSSMIC.2002.1239693
