UWB Microwave Imaging System with A Novel Calibration Approach For Breast Cancer Detection

Inactive Publication Date: 2013-08-29
JOINTVUE
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The present invention offers a new way to use microwave imaging to identify target tissue, such as tumors, by calibrating the signal before constructing an image. This method involves transmitting and receiving signals at different positions and calibrating them with each other. The invention also includes a medical imaging device with a tissue support and transducers for transmitting and receiving signals. The calibration process makes the resulting image more accurate and reliable.

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However, a problem associated with microwave imaging is the low contrast condition for the detection of a malignant tumor.
While this method has been useful in eliminating noise, the method is not practical for real clinical diagnosis since the reference signal is not generally available.
Contrast agents, such as golden nano-particles or carbon nano-tubes have been considered; however, some patients may not accept any agent injections.

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[0030]Turning now to the figures, an imaging system in accordance with various embodiments of the present invention is described. The imaging system may include a tissue cup, for example, an imaging cup, in the shape of the tissue being imaged. The imaging cup, such as for use in imaging breast tissue, may be rigid, may include a disposable polymeric hygienic liner, and may include at least one microwave antenna. The liner may be polyurethane or silicone gel, such as those that are commercially-available from Ohio Willow Wood (Mt. Sterling, Ohio). The liner increases patient comfort, reduces air bubbles at the skin interface, minimizes skin slippage, and may decrease the dielectric impedance mismatch for optimal signal propagation. It is readily understood by those skill in the art that additional electronics are incorporated via wire or traces to access, drive, and / or process the microwave antenna and the signals transmitted and / or received by the same.

[0031]The sending and receivi...

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Abstract

An apparatus and method for imaging a tissue. The method includes transmitting a first microwave frequency signal to and receiving a first total signal from the tissue at a first position. A second microwave frequency signal is transmitted to and a second total signal received from the tissue at a second position. The first total signal is calibrated with respect to the second total signal and an image is constructed from the calibrated signal.

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[0001]This application is a continuation of International PCT Application No. PCT / US2011 / 054952, filed Oct. 5, 2011, entitled “UWB MICROWAVE IMAGING SYSTEM WITH A NOVEL CALIBRATION APPROACH FOR BREAST CANCER DETECTION”, which claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 61 / 389,863, filed Oct. 5, 2010, entitled “UWB MICROWAVE IMAGING SYSTEM WITH A NOVEL CALIBRATION APPROACH FOR BREAST CANCER DETECTION”, the disclosures of which applications are hereby incorporated by reference herein in their entireties.FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0002]The present invention relates generally to medical imaging modalities and, more particularly, to a microwave imaging system.BACKGROUND OF INVENTION[0003]Microwave imaging technology is attractive as an alternative solution for tumor detection, and particularly, for breast cancer detection. Microwave imaging technology is lower-cost and shorter operation time as compared to magnetic resonance imaging (“MRI”) and is less invasive than X-ray.[0004]Ho...

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IPC IPC(8): A61B5/05
CPCA61B5/708A61B5/0507
Inventor MAHFOUZ, MOHAMED R.
Owner JOINTVUE
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