Endorectal Prostate Probe With Combined PET and US Modalities

摘要

A dual modality probe is disclosed having both a positron emission tomography sensor and a ultrasound sensor. A dual imaging system is provided having the probe and at least one external positron emission tomography detector and a data acquisition computer system for collecting data simultaneously from said positron emission sensor and said ultrasound sensor of said probe and said positron emission tomography detector. A method for evaluating a target organ of a patient utilizing the probe and imaging system, and performing a biopsy of the organ is disclosed.

主权项

1. A dual modality probe comprising:
a housing having an external shell and an interior space, said housing having a first end, a middle section, and a second end, wherein said middle section is disposed between said first and said second ends, and wherein said second end is opposite said first end; an ultrasound sensor located within the first end of said interior of said housing; and a positron emission tomography sensor located within said first end of said interior of said housing and wherein said positron emission tomography sensor is located in juxtaposition to said ultrasound sensor within said interior of said housing.