Three-Dimensional Breast Anatomy Imaging System
One of the advantages of this imaging system is the accuracy with which it can image breast tissue and monitor subsequent changes throughout the course of therapy. With this breast anatomy imaging system, clinicians can overcome the limitation of conventional technologies and accurately track the position of the optical probe as measurements are recorded. This will improve the clinician’s ability to measure the same region of interest and increase the measurement sensitivity by minimizing uncertainties involved with optical handheld probe position placement.
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Patent Number: US8244332B2
Application Number: US2005292338A
Inventor: Azar, Fred S. | Khamene, Ali | Sauer, Frank | Tromberg, Bruce | Cerussi, Albert
Priority Date: 22 Dec 2004
Priority Number: US8244332B2
Application Date: 1 Dec 2005
Publication Date: 14 Aug 2012
IPC Current: A61B000600
US Class: 600476 | 600310 | 600473
Assignee Applicant: Siemens Medical Solutions USA Inc.lvern,PA
Title: Three-dimensional breast anatomy imaging system
Usefulness: Three-dimensional breast anatomy imaging system
Summary: Diffuse optical spectroscopy system for breast scanning for use in pre-operative chemotherapy.
Novelty: Diffuse optical spectroscopy system for breast scanning, especially for use in pre-operative chemotherapy, has a hand-held probe that is used to scan the breast and is connected to a spatial tracking device
Disease Diagnostic/Treatment
Cancer/Tumor
Background Pres-surgical chemotherapy is a treatment commonly used for locally advanced breast cancer. The patient’s response to the pre-surgical chemotherapy is monitored to improve survival and reduce morbidity. In order to accurately distinguish between tumor and surrounding breast tissue, a method that can quantitatively monitor tumor response to this chemotherapy needs to be developed. Tech ID/UC Case 20688/2007-126-0 Related Cases 2007-126-0
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