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This study introduces a novel, modular anthropomorphic phantom created using 3D printing. This realistic medical phantom enhances research and education in medical imaging by overcoming limitations of current, non-modular CT phantoms.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Imaging
  • Biomedical Engineering
  • 3D Printing Applications

Background:

  • Current computed tomography (CT) phantoms lack anatomical realism and modularity, hindering their use in advanced medical imaging research and education.
  • Existing CT phantoms are expensive and do not accurately represent the visual characteristics of human organs during X-ray scanning.
  • The non-modular nature of conventional phantoms restricts the ability to isolate specific organs for detailed study or training.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a modular, anthropomorphic phantom with realistic tissue characteristics for medical imaging research and education.
  • To address the limitations of existing CT phantoms, including cost, lack of anatomical fidelity, and inflexibility.
  • To create a versatile tool for simulating innovative imaging and interventional techniques and for calibrating medical imaging equipment.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized CT images from a clinical patient to 3D print anatomically accurate organ shells (liver, kidneys, spleen, intestines).
  • Fabricated realistic tissue analogues using modelling beeswax for fat and liquid urethane rubber for musculature, matching CT Hounsfield Units at 120kVp.
  • Filled 3D printed organ shells with an agar-based solution to replicate the radiological density of human tissues at 120kVp.

Main Results:

  • Successfully created a modular anthropomorphic phantom with 3D printed organ shells and realistic tissue analogues.
  • The phantom components were designed to mimic the radiological density of human tissues in CT scans (Hounsfield Units at 120kVp).
  • The developed phantom offers enhanced realism and modularity compared to existing CT phantoms.

Conclusions:

  • The 3D printed modular anthropomorphic phantom provides a cost-effective and realistic alternative for medical imaging research and education.
  • This innovative phantom addresses key limitations of current CT phantoms, enabling advanced training and research without patient scanning.
  • The phantom has broad applications in medical imaging, interventional techniques, and educational simulations, improving diagnostic and procedural training.