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System and method for generating a 2D image from a tomosynthesis data set

  • US 8,571,289 B2
  • Filed: 05/26/2009
  • Issued: 10/29/2013
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/27/2002
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method comprising:

  • obtaining a plurality of x-ray tomosynthesis projection images of a patient'"'"'s breast;

    reconstructing the plurality of x-ray tomosynthesis projection images into a three dimensional reconstructed image comprising a plurality of slices; and

    synthesizing a two-dimensional mammogram using at least a subset of the three-dimensional reconstructed image, wherein the step of synthesizing includes projecting at least one tomosynthesis slice image having a pixel spacing that differs from a pixel spacing of a mammogram onto a mammogram coordinate system; and

    displaying the synthesized mammogram on a display device.

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