Title :
Feasibility issues in breast cancer microwave imaging enhanced with magnetic nanoparticles
Author :
Bellizzi, G. ; Catapano, I. ; Crocco, L. ; Scapaticci, R. ; Bucci, O.M.
Author_Institution :
DIETI, Univ. of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
Abstract :
Magnetic nanoparticles (MNP) enhanced microwave imaging (MWI) has been recently proposed as an effective technique for breast cancer monitoring. In this communication, we discuss some issues related to the actual feasibility of a device for MNP enhanced MWI, such as the required dynamic range and the system´s optimization in terms of antennas´ typology and positioning.
Keywords :
biomagnetism; cancer; image enhancement; magnetic particles; medical image processing; microwave antennas; microwave imaging; nanomagnetics; nanoparticles; optimisation; patient monitoring; antenna positioning; antenna typology; breast cancer microwave imaging enhancement; breast cancer monitoring; magnetic nanoparticles enhanced microwave imaging; system´s optimization; Breast; Magnetic field measurement; Magnetic resonance imaging; Microwave antennas; Microwave imaging; Microwave theory and techniques; Contrast Agents; Magnetic Nanoparticles; Microwave Breast Cancer Imaging;
Conference_Titel :
Antennas and Propagation (EuCAP), 2013 7th European Conference on
Conference_Location :
Gothenburg
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4673-2187-7
Electronic_ISBN :
978-88-907018-1-8
