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Medical Physics | 1996

Frequency-domain optical mammography: Edge effect corrections

Sergio Fantini; Maria Angela Franceschini; Gerhard Gaida; Enrico Gratton; Helge Jess; William W. Mantulin; K. Thomas Moesta; Peter M. Schlag; Michael Kaschke

We have investigated the problem of edge effects in laser-beam transillumination scanning of the human breast. Edge effects arise from tissue thickness variability along the scanned area, and from lateral photon losses through the sides of the breast. Edge effects can be effectively corrected in frequency-domain measurements by employing a two-step procedure: (1) use of the phase information to calculate an effective tissue thickness for each pixel location; (2) application of the knowledge of tissue thickness to calculate an edge-corrected optical image from the ac signal image. The measurements were conducted with a light mammography apparatus (LIMA) designed for feasibility tests in the clinical environment. Operating in the frequency-domain (110 MHz), this instrument performs a transillumination optical scan at two wavelengths (685 and 825 nm). We applied the proposed two-step procedure to data from breast phantoms and from human breasts. The processed images provide higher contrast and detectability in optical mammography with respect to raw data breast images.


international conference of the ieee engineering in medicine and biology society | 1997

Instrumentation and clinical applications in frequency-domain optical mammography

Sergio Fantini; K.T. Moesta; Maria Angela Franceschini; Helge Jess; Helmut Erdl; Enrico Gratton; Peter M. Schlag; Michael Kaschke

We describe an instrument for frequency-domain light mammography (LIMA), and we present clinical results obtained on patients affected by breast cancer. This instrument uses two laser diodes emitting at 690 and 825 nm. Their intensities are modulated at a frequency of 110 MHz. The amplitude and the phase of the intensity wave are the measured quantities. The breast is slightly compressed between two glass plates and the optical signal is detected in transmission, i.e. on the opposite side of the illuminated spot of the breast. The acquisition time for a full breast image is about 3 minutes. Edge effects (that are mainly due to the breast thickness variability within the scanned area) are corrected by an algorithm of data analysis which enhances the contrast of the optical mammograms. In the clinical applications, we successfully detected 27 out of 37 malignant tumors (73%). This result shows the practical feasibility and the significant potential of frequency-domain optical mammography.


Tm-technisches Messen | 1996

Licht-Mammographie mit Modulationstechnik

Helge Jess; Helmut Erdl; Kurt Thomas Moesta; Michael Kaschke

Die optische Mammographie ist eine Alternative zum Standardverfahren für die Brustkrebsdiagnose, der Röntgenmammographie. Das Hauptproblem optischer Verfahren bei der Gewebedurchleuchtung ist neben der hohen Absorption die starke Streuung von Licht. Inhomogenitäten werden im Gewebe nur mit niedrigem Kontrast und geringer Auflösung abgebildet. Neuere Ansätze, wie die Nutzung von hochfrequent modulierten Laserdioden mit Phasen-Detektion oder von Gating-Techniken mit ultrakurzen Laserpulsen, besitzen ein größeres Potential als die herkömmliche Durchleuchtung mit Gleichlicht. Für den klinischen Einsatz ist momentan nur die Modulationstechnik (Frequenzbereichs-Methode) geeignet, auf welcher der von Carl Zeiss entwickelte Licht-Mammograph LIMA basiert. Das Gerät arbeitet mit zwei Laserdioden der Wellenlängen 690 und 825 nm, deren Intensität mit 110 MHz sinusförmig moduliert ist. Als Detektoren dienen Photomultiplier oder Avalanche-Photodioden. Mit einer Heterodyn-Technik werden die Signale in den Niederfrequenzbereich transformiert. Dort werden die beim Durchgang durch das Gewebe erfolgten Amplitudenänderungen und Phasenverschiebungen gemessen. Der Lichtmammograph arbeitet in Transmission, wobei die Brust zwischen zwei Glasplatten leicht komprimiert wird. Lichtquelle bzw. Detektor scannen dabei synchron oberhalb bzw. unterhalb des Gewebes rasterförmig die Brust ab.


Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America | 1997

Frequency-domain techniques enhance optical mammography: Initial clinical results

Maria Angela Franceschini; K. T. Moesta; Sergio Fantini; Gerhard Gaida; Enrico Gratton; Helge Jess; William W. Mantulin; Seeber M; Peter M. Schlag; Michael Kaschke


Journal of Biomedical Optics | 1998

Contrast features of breast cancer in frequency-domain laser scanning mammography

K. Thomas Moesta; Sergio Fantini; Helge Jess; Susan Totkas; Maria Angela Franceschini; Michael Kaschke; Peter M. Schlag


The International Journal of Robotics Research | 1996

Intensity modulated breast imaging: technology and clinical pilot study results

Helge Jess; Helmut Erdl; K. Thomas Moesta; Sergio Fantini; Maria Angela Franceschini; Enrico Gratton


Archive | 2004

Optical viewing system and method for operating the same

Helge Jess; Ulrich Gold; Dieter Quendt; Christoph Hauger


Archive | 2006

Microscopy system and recording method for visualizing fluorescence

Helge Jess; Petra Weinschenk; Martin Schneider; Christoph Hauger; Hans-Joachim Miesner


Archive | 2005

System for observation of an object including an objective two ocular systems, a camera and two beam divisors useful for microscopic observations, e.g. simultaneously by two observers

Bernhard von Blanckenhagen; Christoph Dr. Hauger; Helge Jess


Archive | 2005

Optical observation apparatus for monitoring area of object whereby light sensitivity of sensor is tuned to pulse cycle to allow display of different colors

Helge Jess; Dieter Quendt; Ulrich Gold; Christoph Hauger

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