CPC A61B 6/583 (2013.01) [A61B 6/502 (2013.01); A61L 31/005 (2013.01); A61L 31/028 (2013.01); A61L 31/042 (2013.01); A61L 31/14 (2013.01); G01R 33/58 (2013.01)] | 18 Claims |
1. A heterogeneous breast phantom, comprising:
a skin mimicking segment that comprises polyvinyl alcohol and sugar;
an adipose tissue mimicking segment that comprises beeswax and agar;
a fibro-glandular tissue mimicking segment that comprises glycerol; and
a pectoral muscle mimicking segment that comprises sugar and optionally comprises egg whites,
wherein each segment is shaped and arranged such that the breast phantom represents a breast tissue.
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