Development and Translation of Hybrid Optoacoustic/Ultrasonic Tomography for Early Breast Cancer Detection
Abstract
Optoacoustic tomography (OAT), also known as photoacoustic tomography, is a rapidly emerging hybrid imaging modality that combines high ultrasonic resolution with strong optical or microwave contrast, and represents a highly promising biomedical imaging modality [1,2,3]with a great potential for early breast cancer detection and subsequent management. On the other hand, ultrasound computed tomography (UST) can provide high-resolution anatomical images of breast lesions based on three complementary acoustic properties (speed-of-sound (SOS), attenuation, reflectivity). The broad objective of the proposed research is to develop an optimized system design and associated image reconstruction algorithms for a hybrid three-dimensional (3D) breast imaging system that combines OAT and UST. This system will provide co-registered functional and anatomical information without the need for breast compression, ionizing radiation, or contrast agents, which will result in a highly effective and affordable 3D imaging method.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 01, 2015
- Accession Number
- AD1020705
Entities
People
- Fatima Anis
Organizations
- University of Washington