Three-Dimensional Image Fusion of SPECT and CT Scans for Locating Sentinel Lymph Nodes in Malignant Melanomas

Image fusion software can derive a fusion image from single photon emission computed tomography and computed tomography scans. We applied a three-dimensional fusion image to detect sentinel lymph nodes (SLNs) in 3 patients with malignant melanomas of the lumbar, vulvar and head region, respectively....

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Main Authors: Michiko Akiyama, Takashi Ueno, Sachiko Noro, Shinichiro Kumita, Seiji Kawana
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Karger Publishers 2011-03-01
Series:Case Reports in Dermatology
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Online Access:http://www.karger.com/Article/FullText/326944