| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1876175 | Applied Radiation and Isotopes | 2012 | 5 Pages |
An X-ray transmission microtomography (CT) system combined with an X-ray fluorescence microtomography (XRFμCT) system was implemented in the Brazilian Synchrotron Light Laboratory (LNLS), in order to determine the elemental distribution in prostate samples aiming at establishing a correlation between the concentration of some elements and the characteristics and pathology of the tissues.The CT images were reconstructed using a filtered-back projection algorithm and the XRFμCT images were reconstructed using a filtered-back projection algorithm with absorption corrections.
► In this study we evaluated prostate tissues by microtomography imaging techniques. ► The elemental distribution of iron, copper and zinc was obtained in each sample. ► The great advantage of this technique is the visualization in three-dimension. ► The elemental distribution visualization was obtained without damaging the material.
