Image Fusion of Ultrasound Computer Tomography Volumes with X-Ray Mammograms using a Biomechanical Model Based 2D/3D Registration

Breast cancer is still one of the most common cancer among women in both the developed and developing countries [1]. Early detection of cancer before a metastatic spread is key to survival [2]. Besides palpation, the method of choice for early breast cancer diagnosis is medical imaging. Currently X-Ray mammography is the standard technology used in screening. It provides high resolution projection images of the breast and is broadly available. However, mammography frequently provides poor contrast for tumors located in glandular tissue as both tissues have similar density, limiting the sensitivity in dense breasts [3].
Source: Computerized Medical Imaging and Graphics - Category: Radiology Authors: Source Type: research