An automated 3D annotation technology for breast ultrasound imaging

A novel technology to provide a quick and accurate solution for locating breast tumors

Breast ultrasound is an important imaging method for breast cancer because of its advantages of being non-invasive, low-cost and high performance in differentiating malignant masses from benign masses. Spatial annotation is an essential step for the follow-up diagnosis and treatment to be performed. However, the current annotation is a manual method which takes time to get the result. In addition, the accuracy is highly dependent on the experience of the medical specialists that is relatively prone to errors. In order to improve the entire process, PolyU has developed a novel automated three-dimensional (3D) annotation method for breast ultrasound imaging. This new annotation method is able to uplift the accuracy, intuitivism and speed of breast ultrasound diagnosis.

The system software interface

The system diagram

Special Features and Advantages

This method can record the image positions continuously and automatically, which can help to save scanning time.
This method accurately registers the positional information according to the real image position instead of the operator approximate evaluation so this system is operator independent and accurate.

Applications

This new method can help to automatically register ultrasound image positional information for breast screening and diagnostic evaluation.
By using this innovative technology, ultrasound image positions can be recorded during breast biopsies and other invasive ultrasound guided breast surgery.

Patent

Patent Application No:

201210279869.5(China)

Principal Investigator

Prof. Yongping ZHENG

Interdisciplinary Division of Biomedical Engineering

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