18452565. MEDICAL IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS, MEDICAL IMAGE PROCESSING METHOD, AND PROGRAM simplified abstract (FUJIFILM Corporation)
MEDICAL IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS, MEDICAL IMAGE PROCESSING METHOD, AND PROGRAM
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MEDICAL IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS, MEDICAL IMAGE PROCESSING METHOD, AND PROGRAM - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18452565 titled 'MEDICAL IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS, MEDICAL IMAGE PROCESSING METHOD, AND PROGRAM
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a medical image processing apparatus that can present distance information useful for evaluating lesions in medical images. The apparatus includes a processor and a storage device.
- The processor acquires a three-dimensional medical image and receives input indicating a lesion region in the image.
- It determines a measurement reference surface from the medical image, which will be used as a reference for evaluating the lesion.
- The processor then measures the distance between the lesion region and the measurement reference surface in three dimensions.
- Finally, the apparatus displays the measurement result, including information about the closest or farthest distance between the lesion region and the measurement reference surface, along with the medical image.
Potential applications of this technology:
- Medical diagnosis: The apparatus can assist doctors in evaluating lesions in medical images by providing accurate distance information.
- Treatment planning: The distance information can help in planning treatments and surgeries by providing a better understanding of the lesion's position relative to other structures.
Problems solved by this technology:
- Accurate evaluation: The apparatus provides precise distance measurements, allowing for more accurate evaluation of lesions.
- Improved visualization: By displaying the measurement result together with the medical image, doctors can easily interpret the distance information and make informed decisions.
Benefits of this technology:
- Enhanced diagnosis: The distance information helps doctors in making more accurate diagnoses and determining the severity of lesions.
- Improved treatment planning: The precise distance measurements aid in planning treatments and surgeries, leading to better outcomes for patients.
- Time-saving: The apparatus automates the process of measuring distances, saving time for medical professionals.
Original Abstract Submitted
There are provided a medical image processing apparatus, a medical image processing method, and a program capable of presenting distance information that is useful for lesion evaluation together with a medical image. A medical image processing apparatus according to an aspect of the present disclosure includes a processor and a storage device. The processor is configured to, by executing a command of a program stored in the storage device, acquire a three-dimensional medical image, receive an input of information indicating a lesion region included in the medical image, determine, from the medical image, a measurement reference surface serving as a measurement reference for lesion evaluation, three-dimensionally measure a distance between the lesion region and the measurement reference surface, and display a measurement result including information indicating at least one of a closest distance or a farthest distance between the lesion region and the measurement reference surface together with the medical image.
