INTEGRATED MULTI-MODE MAMMOGRAPHY/TOMOSYNTHESIS X-RAY SYSTEM AND METHOD
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Abstract
A system for multi-mode breast x-ray imaging which comprises a compression arm assembly for compressing and immobilizing a breast for x-ray imaging, an x-ray tube assembly, and an x-ray image receptor is provided. The system is configured for a plurality of imaging protocols and modes.
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35 Claims
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16. A breast tomosynthesis system comprising:
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an arm assembly; an x-ray source rotatably connected to the arm assembly; a support projecting from the arm assembly; a compression paddle engaged with the support, the compression paddle comprising a front end and a rear end; and an engagement mechanism connected to the support for movably engaging the compression paddle with the support, the engagement mechanism comprising; a pivotal movement mechanism for connecting the rear end of the compression paddle to the support, so as to enable a pivoting movement of the compression paddle relative to the support; and a lateral movement mechanism for connecting the rear end of the compression paddle to the support, so as to enable a lateral movement of the compression paddle relative to the support. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25)
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26. A breast tomosynthesis system comprising:
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an arm assembly; an x-ray source rotatably connected to the arm assembly; a support projecting from the arm assembly; a compression paddle removably engaged with the support; and an engagement mechanism connected to the support for removably engaging the compression paddle with the support, the engagement mechanism comprising a first mechanism for pivotably engaging the compression paddle with the support and a second mechanism for movably engaging the compression paddle with the support. - View Dependent Claims (27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35)
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