Patent ID: 9076196
Filing Date: 2015-07-07
Classification: G06K,G06T

Abstract:
1. A method for detection and quantification of localized sources of magnetic susceptibility in magnetic resonance scan images obtained from a patient, the method comprising the steps of: subjecting a patient to scan by a magnetic resonance imaging device, whereby a phase image of an anatomical region of the patient is obtained; identifying a dipole pattern in the phase image corresponding to a localized iron source in the anatomical region; measuring one or more than one image parameter of the dipole pattern, wherein the one or more than one image parameter is related to a localized iron source; relating, using a computer, the one or more than one image parameter from the measuring to a quantity of iron contained in the localized iron source or a concentration of iron in the localized iron source, wherein the relating comprises: outputting, from the computer, the decision, interpretation or conclusion.