JP2004240362A - Medical image processing system - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a medical image processing system capable of immediately judging whether a fault in image information is caused in an input part or a cassette only by confirming the input part and the cassette in the case where the fault in image information occurs, and capable of easily tracing the faulty system by recording information for specifying the input part (for example, CR device) and the cassette with patient's image information inputted in correlation to the image information. <P>SOLUTION: A medical image processing system 100 is provided with an input part 10 for inputting the patient's image information, and an output part 90 for visualizing the patient's image information inputted from the input part. The medical image processing system is further provided with an inputted information recording part capable of recording, as incidental information to the image information, at least one of: input part information concerning the input part used for inputting the image information; and cassette information concerning the cassette loaded to the input part so as to input the image information, or cassette information concerning a stimulable phosphor sheet stored in the cassette. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO&NCIPI

Description

[0001]
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a medical image processing system.
[0002]
[Prior art]
2. Description of the Related Art In recent years, in a hospital, a plurality of input devices such as an imaging device such as a CT (Computed Tomography) device and an MR (Magnetic Resonance) device and a reading device such as a CR (Computed Radiography) device and an FPD (Flat Panel Detector) are connected to a network. At the same time, output devices such as imagers and viewers are also connected to the network. Then, in the work flow, the image information of the patient input by the most convenient input device (for example, an input device near an input person such as a radiologist who inputs the image information of the patient) is output to the output device. However, the overall diagnostic efficiency has been improved (for example, see Patent Document 1).
When a plurality of pieces of image information are required for the same patient, efficient input may be performed using a plurality of input devices.
[0003]
[Patent Document 1]
JP 2002-159476 A
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
Here, among input devices, for example, in a CR device, a so-called distributed processing system in which a plurality of cassettes are used by a plurality of reading devices has been adopted, and an FPD in which both are integrated is also used. It has become. As described above, routes for supplying diagnostic images to output devices, combinations of devices to be used, and the like are becoming complicated.
[0005]
In addition, the same image information cannot be obtained in all of these various devices, and for example, performance degradation and environmental influence (dust and the like) accompanying the use of the device are caused.
As described above, when a failure occurs in the diagnostic information on the sending side (input device) of the diagnostic information due to the distributed installation in consideration of the in-hospital workflow, it is a difficult operation requiring time to identify the cause. .
[0006]
The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems in the related art, and relates information that can be specified by an input unit (for example, a CR device) or a cassette that has input image information of a patient in relation to the image information. By recording, if a defect occurs in the image information, it is possible to immediately judge whether the cause is due to the input unit or the cassette simply by checking the input unit and the cassette, and the cause of the defect can be determined. It is an object of the present invention to provide a medical image processing system capable of easily tracking.
[0007]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
In order to solve the above problems, the invention described in claim 1 is
An input unit for inputting patient image information;
An output unit for visualizing the image information of the patient input from the input unit,
In a medical image processing system having
Input section information regarding the input section used for inputting the image information;
Cassette information relating to the cassette or the stimulable phosphor sheet contained in the cassette which is loaded into the input unit and used for inputting image information,
Characterized in that an input information recording unit capable of recording at least one of them as supplementary information of image information is provided.
[0008]
According to the first aspect of the present invention, the input unit (reader) used for input can be identified, the cassette is loaded in the input unit and is stored in the cassette or the cassette used for inputting the image information. Since at least one of cassette information capable of discriminating the stimulable phosphor sheet is recorded, in the event that a defect of image information occurs, it is determined whether or not the cause is caused by the input unit or the cassette. It is possible to make an immediate decision only by checking the input unit and the cassette, and it is possible to easily track the cause of the problem.
[0009]
The invention described in claim 2 is
The medical image processing system according to claim 1,
An image information confirmation unit for confirming and displaying image information input from the input unit,
When a defect of the image information is found at the time of confirming the image information in the image information confirming section, the defect information can be recorded as incidental information of the image information.
[0010]
According to the second aspect of the present invention, an image information confirming unit for confirming and displaying image information such as a viewer is provided, and the image information is defective in the confirmation display (for example, the image information is disturbed due to dust or the like). Is found, the defect information can be recorded as additional information of the image information, so that the normal image information and the defective image information can be easily distinguished from each other. Tracking of the cause can be done.
[0011]
The invention according to claim 3 is:
The medical image processing system according to claim 2,
An image storage unit that stores and stores the input image information and incidental information;
A defect information detection unit that detects defect information from the incidental information stored and stored in the image storage unit;
A detection unit that detects and analyzes at least one of the input unit information and the cassette information from the incidental information that has detected the defect information, and specifies at least one of the input unit, the cassette, and the stimulable phosphor sheet;
It is characterized by having.
[0012]
According to the third aspect of the present invention, when there is a defect in the image information, at least one of the input unit, the cassette, and the stimulable phosphor sheet to which the defective image information is automatically input is specified. Therefore, it is possible to more easily track the cause of the failure.
[0013]
The invention described in claim 4 is
In the medical image processing system according to any one of claims 1 to 3,
The image information is transmitted and received between the units using a standard signal based on the DICOM standard.
[0014]
Here, the DICOM (Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine) standard is an industrial standard protocol that regulates the transfer of images and other medical information between computers, and enables digital communication between diagnostic devices and treatment devices of different manufacturers. It is to be.
[0015]
According to the invention described in claim 4, since the image information is transmitted and received between the respective units by the standard signal based on the DICOM standard, it is possible to support various input devices and output devices.
[0016]
BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.
[0017]
In this embodiment, in a medical image processing system configured to output image information of a patient input from one of a plurality of input units to one of a plurality of output units, the path through which the image information of the patient passes An example of a medical image processing system that records whether or not a medical image is output is described.
[0018]
First, the configuration will be described.
FIG. 1 shows a system configuration of a medical image processing system 100 according to this embodiment.
As shown in FIG. 1, a medical image processing system 100 includes a medical image generation device 10 as an input unit, an abnormal shadow candidate detection device 30 as a diagnosis unit, an image storage device 70 as an image storage unit, and an output as an output unit. Each of the devices 90 is connected via a communication network N so that information can be transmitted and received. The abnormal shadow candidate detecting device 30, the image storage device 70, and the output device 90 are medical image receiving devices that receive medical image data (patient image information) generated from the medical image generating device 10.
[0019]
Although FIG. 1 shows each device connected to the communication network N one by one, the installation location and the number are not limited thereto, and a plurality of types of devices may be installed. It may be. Further, another device related to processing of a medical image, such as a terminal device installed in each medical department, may be connected to the communication network N.
[0020]
The communication network N is a LAN (Local Area Network) to which various communication lines such as a telephone line, a dedicated line, a mobile communication network, a communication satellite network, and a CATV line can be applied. Various network forms such as a WAN (Wide Area Network) and the Internet may be applied. However, since the medical image transmitted and received between the devices via the communication network N is the patient's personal information, The network N is preferably a dedicated network in which security is ensured from the viewpoint of reliability of information management.
[0021]
Here, information such as patient image information (medical image data) and supplementary information to be described later is transmitted and received between the units using a standard signal based on DICOM (Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine) standard. I have. This enables digital communication between diagnostic devices and treatment devices of different manufacturers.
[0022]
Hereinafter, each device will be described.
The medical image generation device (input unit) 10 generates a captured medical image of a patient as digital image data (image information). In this embodiment, an example will be described in which a CR (Computed Radiography) device that reads a radiographic image of a patient and converts it into digital image data is applied as a medical image generating device.
[0023]
FIG. 2 shows a functional configuration of the medical image generation device 10.
As shown in FIG. 2, the medical image generation apparatus 10 includes an image data generation unit 11, an image data storage unit 12, a communication unit 13, a transmission history storage unit 14, and the like.
[0024]
The image data generating means 11 includes a cassette accommodating an imaging panel (storage phosphor sheet) having a stimulable phosphor layer, an excitation light generator, a photoelectric conversion element such as a CCD (Charge Coupled Device), and an A / D. It is composed of a converter and the like. The image data generating means 11 causes the imaging panel to absorb the radiation transmitted through the subject, irradiates the imaging panel with excitation light, and scans the imaging panel. Then, the fluorescent light emitted from the imaging panel is photoelectrically converted to generate an analog image signal, and the analog image signal is A / D converted to generate digital image data. The generated image data is output to the image data storage unit 12.
[0025]
Note that a flat panel detector (Flat Panel Detector; hereinafter, referred to as FPD) can be applied as the image data generating means 11. As described in, for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 6-342098, the FPD includes a radiation detecting element that generates electric charges in accordance with the intensity of irradiated radiation, and a capacitor that stores electric charges generated by the radiation detecting elements. Are two-dimensionally arranged, and capture a radiation image of a subject and output it as an electric signal.
[0026]
Further, the image data generating means 11 provides a header area for recording information on the medical image in the generated medical image data (image information), and in the header area, the name of the patient who has been photographed and the patient ID (patient ID). Patient information such as an ID for individual identification), the name of a doctor in charge, and the like, imaging conditions at the time of imaging (imaging region, imaging direction), and imaging information such as imaging date and time are recorded as supplementary information.
[0027]
Further, here, the image data generating means 11 has a function as an input information recording unit. As a result, in addition to the information described above, information relating to the input unit used for inputting the image information is recorded in the header area of the medical image data (image information), and the input unit is used as cassette information. Information relating to the cassette (or the stimulable phosphor sheet contained in the cassette) used for inputting image information by loading it into the unit is recorded.
[0028]
The input unit information includes, for example, individual information recorded for specifying the medical image generating apparatus (input unit) that has generated the image information. As the individual information, there is a case where an individual number is previously assigned to each input unit (each medical image generating apparatus) and the number is recorded.
Examples of the cassette information include, for example, individual information recorded to identify the cassette that generated the image information (or the stimulable phosphor sheet housed in the cassette). As the individual information, there is a case where an individual number is assigned to each cassette (or each stimulable phosphor sheet) in advance and the number is recorded.
[0029]
Further, the image data generating means 11 records, for example, an examination ID (an ID for individually identifying an examination) and information on an examination to which a medical image such as an examination request department belongs in the header area. In one examination, the same patient may be photographed a plurality of times in different photographing directions or photographing apparatuses. Therefore, the same examination ID is assigned to medical image data belonging to the same examination, and the medical image data is transmitted. In this case, one or a plurality of medical image data to which the same examination ID is assigned are transmitted collectively as a series of data groups.
[0030]
The image data storage unit 12 is configured by a magnetic or optical recording medium, a semiconductor memory, or the like, and stores medical image data (image information) generated by the image data generation unit 11.
[0031]
The communication unit 13 is an interface that can be connected to the communication network N, and includes a network interface card, a modem, a terminal adapter, and the like. The communication unit 13 transmits the medical image data (image information) stored in the image data storage unit 12 to destinations such as the abnormal shadow candidate detection device 30 and the image storage device 70.
[0032]
The transmission history storage unit 14 is configured by a magnetic or optical recording medium, a semiconductor memory, or the like, and stores transmission history information of medical image data transmitted via the communication unit 13. As the transmission history information, for example, information such as the image file name of the transmitted medical image data and the transmission date and time is stored.
[0033]
Here, the medical image generation device (input unit) 10 includes an image information confirmation unit (not shown) for confirming and displaying the input image information. If a defect in the image information (such as a disturbed image) is found during this confirmation, the defect information is recorded as additional information of the image information by manual input means (not shown, included in the input information recording unit). It is possible.
[0034]
The medical image generating device is not limited to the above CR device, but uses a laser digitizer, scans a film on which a medical image is recorded with a laser beam, measures the amount of transmitted light, and converts the amount of light to a digital value. May be used to generate digital image data. Alternatively, medical image data may be generated by applying a computed tomography apparatus (hereinafter, referred to as CT; Computed Tomography), an MRI, an ultrasonic image reading apparatus, or the like.
[0035]
Next, the abnormal shadow candidate detecting device 30 will be described.
The abnormal shadow candidate detection device (diagnosis unit) 30 is an image processing device that performs image analysis of medical image data to detect and output an image region considered to be an abnormal shadow as an abnormal shadow candidate.
[0036]
FIG. 3 shows a functional configuration of the abnormal shadow candidate detecting device 30.
As shown in FIG. 3, the abnormal shadow candidate detecting device 30 includes a communication unit 31, an image data storage unit 32, an image processing unit 33, an abnormal shadow candidate detecting unit 34, a control unit 35, and a display unit 36. .
[0037]
The communication means 31 is an interface that can be connected to the communication network N, and includes a network interface card, a modem, a terminal adapter, and the like. The communication unit 31 receives, for example, medical image data (patient image information) from the medical image generating apparatus 10 and outputs to the output device 90 medical image data (patient image information) for which abnormal shadow candidate detection processing has been completed and the detection thereof. Submit the result.
[0038]
The image data storage unit 32 includes a magnetic or optical recording medium or a semiconductor memory, and stores the image data received by the communication unit 31.
[0039]
The image processing unit 33 performs various types of image processing on the medical image data input from the image data storage unit 32, and outputs the processed image data to the control unit 35. Various types of image processing include gradation processing to adjust image contrast, contrast correction processing to detect abnormal shadow candidates, frequency enhancement processing to adjust image sharpness, and lowering the contrast of subjects with wide dynamic range images. For example, a dynamic range compression process or the like for keeping the density range within an easy-to-see density range without performing the process is included.
[0040]
The abnormal shadow candidate detecting means 34 reads out image data from the image data storage means 32 and performs image analysis, thereby detecting an image area considered to be an abnormal shadow. In this embodiment, an example in which abnormal shadow candidates are detected from mammography will be described. However, the detection target is not limited to this, and other parts such as the chest and abdomen are photographed, and abnormal shadows corresponding to each part are taken from the image. Candidates may be detected.
[0041]
Mammography detects shadows that appear to be masses and microcalcification clusters that are characteristic of breast cancer. The tumor shadow is a mass having a certain size, and appears as a whitish round shadow close to a Gaussian distribution on mammography. The microcalcification cluster is likely to be an early stage cancer when the microcalcification portion is present (clustered) and present. On mammography, it appears as a whitish round shade with a substantially conical structure.
[0042]
The result of the image analysis by the abnormal shadow candidate detecting means 34 is recorded by a diagnosis result information recording unit (here, included in the abnormal shadow candidate detecting means 34) so as to be related to the image information. Has become. Here, it is recorded so as to accompany the data of the image information.
[0043]
Further, the abnormal shadow candidate detecting means 34 in this embodiment records information on the diagnostic unit (abnormal shadow candidate detecting device 30) used for diagnosing the image information in the header area of the medical image data (image information). It has a function as a diagnostic unit information recording unit.
Thus, when there are a plurality of the diagnosis units (abnormal shadow candidate detection devices 30), the diagnosis unit (abnormal shadow candidate detection device 30) that has diagnosed the image information can be specified.
Specifically, there is a case where an individual number (individual information) is assigned to each diagnostic unit (each abnormal shadow candidate detecting device 30) in advance, and the number is recorded.
[0044]
The control unit 35 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) and the like, and controls output of medical image data to be output to the communication unit 31 or the display unit 36. The control unit 35 outputs to the communication unit 31 information on the detection result obtained by the abnormal shadow candidate detection unit 34 together with the medical image data on which the image processing has been performed by the image processing unit 33. Further, when outputting the medical image data subjected to the image processing to the display means 36, the control means 35 marks the image area of the abnormal shadow candidate with an arrow based on the detection result by the abnormal shadow candidate detection means 34. By changing the color, the image area of the abnormal shadow candidate is identifiably output.
[0045]
As the display means 36, a CRT (Cathode Ray Tube), an LCD, a plasma display, or the like can be applied, and among them, a high-definition CRT or a liquid crystal display dedicated to medical images is preferable.
[0046]
Next, the image storage device 70 will be described.
The image storage device (image storage unit) 70 includes communication means, a large-capacity storage means such as a hard disk, and the medical image transmitted from the medical image generation device 10, the abnormal shadow candidate detection device 30, and the like on the communication network. Data (image information) is stored in a database together with supplementary information. Upon receiving a request for medical image data from each device on the communication network N, the image storage device 70 distributes the specified medical image data to the specified destination.
[0047]
Here, the diagnosis unit (abnormal shadow candidate detection device 30) investigates the supplementary information stored and stored in the image storage device (image storage unit) 70, and detects whether there is the defect information. And a defective information detecting unit. Here, when the defect information is detected, at least one of the input unit information and the cassette information (both in this case) is obtained by the identification unit provided in the diagnosis unit from the supplementary information in which the defect information is recorded. Is detected and analyzed. Then, at least one of the input unit, the cassette, and the stimulable phosphor sheet (here, the input unit and the cassette) is specified, and, for example, an output device (here, a display output device) 90 described later indicates that fact. Is displayed. Based on this, by performing investigation, maintenance, and the like of the input unit, the cassette, and the like, it is possible to efficiently correct the problem of generating defective image information.
[0048]
Next, the output device 90 will be described.
The output device (output unit) 90 includes communication means and outputs medical image data (image information) received via the communication network N.
[0049]
As the output device 90, a high-definition display output device for medical images, such as a CRT (Cathode Ray Tube), a liquid crystal display, and a plasma display, can be used.
[0050]
Further, as the output device 90, a film output device can be applied. In this case, the output device 90 performs an exposure process on the film based on the medical image data received via the communication network N, and records the medical image data on the film.
[0051]
Further, as the output device 90, a printer or the like that forms an image on a recording medium such as a paper sheet based on image data can be applied. In this case, the output device 90 forms an image on a recording medium based on the medical image data received via the communication network N, and outputs the recording medium.
Here, each output unit (each output device 90 (display output device, film output device, printer, etc.)) has an output unit information recording unit, and is used to output (display, print, etc.) image information. It has a function of recording information (output unit information) on the used output units (each output device 90 (display output device, film output device, printer, etc.)) in the header area of the medical image data (image information). I have.
[0052]
Accordingly, when there are a plurality of types of output units (for example, a display output device, a film output device, a printer, etc.), and when there are a plurality of respective devices, the output (display, printing, etc.) of the image information is output. The unit (each output device 90 (display output device, film output device, printer, etc.)) can be specified.
For example, there is a case where an individual number (individual information) is previously assigned to each output unit (each display output device as each output device 90, each film output device, each printer, etc.) and the number is recorded. .
[0053]
Here, the following can be considered as specific examples of the header information recorded together with the image information in the header area of the medical image data (image information of the patient) or the film.
First, the medical image processing system 100 has 100 cassettes (numbers 1 to 100 are defined as cassette IDs) and 10 input units (input devices) (reader). It is assumed that numbers 1 to 10 are defined as IDs) and that ten output units (a plurality of types of output devices) are provided (numbers 1 to 10 are defined as imager IDs).
[0054]
Further, the medical image generation device (input unit) 10 and the output device (output unit) 90 are required to maintain the equipment even after the apparatus is installed, and to upgrade the control software for repairing malfunctions or upgrading specifications. The input unit and the output unit digitize information such as device maintenance and version upgrade of control software in the input unit and the output unit so that they are related to image information (to be accompanied). It may be recorded. For example, status information such as maintenance and version upgrade as described above is digitized (numbers 1 to 10 are determined as the reader status of the input unit (reader), and numbers 1 to 10 are determined as the imager status of the output unit (imager)). (Determined).
[0055]
Then, the above-mentioned numbers (numbers) are arranged and recorded in the order of, for example, "cassette ID / reader ID / reader status / imager ID / imager status" as "55/3/5/6/4", and the header is recorded. It should be information.
[0056]
In addition, among the above-mentioned items, if it is unnecessary, only the item can be left as the number of the item is set to “0”, but the item itself may be deleted.
For example, when the reader status is the same for all readers, header information excluding the reader status column, such as "cassette ID / reader ID / imager ID / imager status", may be used. Further, the output unit information, the input unit information and the like may be constituted by symbols or the like instead of numbers.
[0057]
Further, when the output unit is not a device that outputs to a film or the like (outputs by display), only the ID is attached to the image information, and detailed information is recorded in another recording device, and the ID is input. It may be possible to browse and use it.
Further, here, the input unit information is recorded in the input unit, and the output unit information is recorded in the output unit. However, the present invention is not limited to this. (For example, provided in an output unit), and the input unit information and the output unit information associated here are recorded (as supplementary information) in a header area or the like by an input / output unit information recording unit (for example, provided in an output unit). You may do it. At this time, the above-described diagnosis result information may be recorded in association with the information.
When the image information is recorded on a film or the like in the output unit, the information of the header area may be recorded on the film. At this time, the type and individual number of the photosensitive film to be used may be recorded as film information.
[0058]
In the case of the example described above, it is possible to immediately determine whether or not the problem is unique to the imager by outputting the same data to different imagers. The imager whose cause has been identified is preferable because maintenance of image quality can be maintained by appropriately performing maintenance and the like.
Further, the output device generally requires maintenance, and the image quality may be improved before and after the maintenance. It is more preferable to add information on the device status (maintenance status) in addition to the ID of each device.
When a viewer is used, the same can be said for each change in the LUT used.
[0059]
As described above, according to the medical image processing system in this embodiment, the input unit (reader) used for input can be identified, and the input unit is loaded into the input unit and used for inputting image information. When at least one of the cassette information capable of distinguishing the cassette or the stimulable phosphor sheet contained in the cassette is recorded, if a defect occurs in the image information, the cause is determined by the input unit. It is possible to immediately judge whether or not the user is in the cassette simply by checking the input unit and the cassette, thereby facilitating the tracking of the cause of the problem.
[0060]
Further, in this embodiment, an image information confirming unit for confirming and displaying image information such as a viewer is provided, and it has been found that the image information has a defect (for example, disturbance of image information due to dust or the like) in the confirmation display. In this case, the defect information can be recorded as supplementary information of the image information, so that the normal image information and the defective image information can be easily distinguished from each other. Tracking can be done.
[0061]
Furthermore, in this embodiment, when there is a defect in the image information, at least one of the input unit, the cassette, and the stimulable phosphor sheet that automatically input the defective image information is specified. Tracking the cause of the failure can be made easier.
[0062]
Furthermore, in this embodiment, since the image information is transmitted and received between the units using a standard signal based on the DICOM standard, it is possible to support various input devices and output devices.
[0063]
The image processing includes gradation processing, frequency processing, pixel size correction processing, gradation number correction processing, dynamic range compression processing (Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 3-222577), and abnormal shadow detection processing (Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. Sho 62-62). JP-A-125481), position adjustment processing for correcting a positional shift of a corresponding portion between a plurality of images (Japanese Patent Publication Nos. 61-14553, 63-278183, and 1-70236), multiplexing Frequency processing using a resolution method (Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 11-345331) may be included.
[0064]
In addition, the detailed configuration and detailed operation of the medical image processing system 100 according to the present embodiment can be appropriately changed without departing from the gist of the present invention.
[0065]
【The invention's effect】
According to the first aspect of the present invention, the input unit (reader) used for input can be identified, the cassette is loaded in the input unit and is stored in the cassette or the cassette used for inputting the image information. Since at least one of cassette information capable of discriminating the stimulable phosphor sheet is recorded, in the event that a defect of image information occurs, it is determined whether or not the cause is caused by the input unit or the cassette. It is possible to make an immediate decision only by checking the input unit and the cassette, and it is possible to easily track the cause of the problem.
[0066]
According to the second aspect of the present invention, there is provided an image information confirming unit for confirming and displaying image information such as a viewer, and the image information is defective in the confirmation display (for example, the image information is disturbed by dust or the like). Is found, the defect information can be recorded as supplementary information of the image information, so that it is possible to easily distinguish between normal image information and defective image information, Tracking of the cause can be done.
[0067]
According to the third aspect of the present invention, when there is a defect in the image information, at least one of the input unit, the cassette, and the stimulable phosphor sheet to which the defective image information is automatically input is specified. Therefore, it is possible to more easily track the cause of the failure.
[0068]
According to the invention described in claim 4, since the image information is transmitted and received between the respective units by the standard signal based on the DICOM standard, it is possible to support various input devices and output devices.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a system configuration of a medical image processing system according to an embodiment to which the present invention is applied.
FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating a functional configuration of the medical image generating apparatus in FIG. 1;
FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a functional configuration of the abnormal shadow candidate detecting device of FIG. 1;
[Explanation of symbols]
100 medical image processing system 10 medical image generation device (input unit, image information confirmation unit)
11 Image data generation means (input information recording unit)
12 Image data storage unit 13 Communication unit 14 Transmission history storage unit 30 Abnormal shadow candidate detection device (diagnosis unit)
31 communication means 32 image data storage means 33 image processing means 34 abnormal shadow candidate detection means (defective information detection section, identification section, diagnosis result information recording section, diagnosis section information recording section)
35 control means 36 display means 70 image storage device (image storage unit)
90 output device (output unit, output unit information recording unit)

Claims (4)

An input unit for inputting patient image information;
An output unit for visualizing the image information of the patient input from the input unit,
In a medical image processing system having
Input section information regarding the input section used for inputting the image information;
Cassette information relating to the cassette or the stimulable phosphor sheet contained in the cassette which is loaded into the input unit and used for inputting image information,
A medical image processing system comprising: an input information recording unit capable of recording at least one of them as supplementary information of image information. The medical image processing system according to claim 1,
An image information confirmation unit for confirming and displaying image information input from the input unit,
A medical image processing system characterized in that when a defect of image information is found at the time of image information confirmation by the image information confirmation unit, defect information can be recorded as incidental information of the image information. The medical image processing system according to claim 2,
An image storage unit that stores and stores the input image information and incidental information;
A defect information detection unit that detects defect information from the incidental information stored and stored in the image storage unit;
A detection unit that detects and analyzes at least one of the input unit information and the cassette information from the incidental information that has detected the defect information, and specifies at least one of the input unit, the cassette, and the stimulable phosphor sheet;
A medical image processing system comprising: In the medical image processing system according to any one of claims 1 to 3,
The medical image processing system according to claim 1, wherein the image information is transmitted and received between the units using a standard signal based on the DICOM standard.

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