학술논문

Breast lesion dynamic radiotracer uptake quantification method utilizing a combined digital X-ray/gamma system
Document Type
Conference
Source
2002 IEEE Nuclear Science Symposium Conference Record Nuclear science symposium Nuclear Science Symposium Conference Record, 2002 IEEE. 3:1897-1900 vol.3 2002
Subject
Nuclear Engineering
Power, Energy and Industry Applications
Fields, Waves and Electromagnetics
Engineered Materials, Dielectrics and Plasmas
Lesions
X-ray imaging
Needles
Optical imaging
X-ray detectors
Breast biopsy
Collaboration
Digital cameras
Shape
Sampling methods
Language
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.