摘要 |
<p>An apparatus for performing electrical impedance detection and ultrasound scanning of body tissue, the apparatus including: an electrode array for performing electrical impedance detection by applying a first electrical signal to the body tissue, receiving an electrical response signal characteristic of the body tissue, and providing a first output signal representative of the electrical response signal; and an ultrasound transducer for performing ultrasound scanning by applying a first ultrasound signal to the body tissue, receiving an ultrasound response signal characteristic of the body tissue, and providing a second output signal representative of the ultrasound response signal, wherein the ultrasound transducer is mounted so as to be moveable during performance of the ultrasound scanning.</p> |