Modular and Portable System Design for 3D Imaging of Breast Tumors Using Electrical Impedance Tomography

Area of Science:

• Biomedical Engineering
• Medical Imaging

Background:

• Early breast tumor detection is crucial for effective treatment.
• Current imaging methods have limitations in accessibility and cost.
• Electrical Impedance Tomography (EIT) offers a non-invasive imaging modality.

Purpose of the Study:

• To present a prototype of a portable and modular Electrical Impedance Tomography (EIT) system.
• To enable 3D visualization of breast tissue for improved diagnostic capabilities.
• To assess the feasibility of the EIT system for preliminary breast tumor screening.

Main Methods:

• Development of a portable and modular EIT system prototype.
• Utilization of MATLAB for generating three-dimensional (3D) breast tissue representations.
• Experimental validation using agar models for preliminary performance assessment.

Main Results:

• The prototype demonstrated promising results in preliminary screening tests.
• The modular design allows for system scalability and ease of maintenance.
• Generated 3D representations provide valuable diagnostic information.

Conclusions:

• The portable and modular EIT system shows potential for breast tumor detection.
• Further research and clinical trials are necessary to validate its efficacy.
• The system's 3D imaging capability can support clinical diagnosis and treatment planning.