Method and system for simultaneously displaying relationships of measurements of features associated with a medical image

Abstract

The embodiments described herein relate to a method and system for simultaneously displaying relationships of measurements of features associated with a medical image. In one embodiment, a plurality of measurements of features associated with a medical image are provided. Each of the plurality of measurements corresponds to a respective measurement type. Relationships are created between the measurements and references specific to the measurement types, and at least two of the created relationships are simultaneously displayed in a graphical display format. Examples using fetal growth data and time intensity curves are disclosed. Other embodiments are provided, and each of the embodiments described herein can be used alone or in combination with one another.

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       23 . A medical diagnostic ultrasound imaging system comprising: 
 a beamformer;    a transducer;    a display device; and    a processor in communication with the beamformer, transducer, and display device, wherein the processor is operative to: 
 generate an ultrasound image of a fetus undergoing ultrasound examination;  
 generate a plurality of fetal growth data based on measurements of anatomical components shown in the medical diagnostic ultrasound image of the fetus; and  
 simultaneously display the plurality of fetal growth data in a graphical display format on the display device.  
   
   
   
       24 . The system of  claim 23 , wherein the processor is further operative to normalize the plurality of fetal growth data and display the plurality of fetal growth data in a single graph.  
   
   
       25 . The system of  claim 23 , wherein the processor is further operative to display the plurality of fetal growth data in separate graphs.  
   
   
       26 . The system of  claim 23 , wherein the graphical display format shows the plurality of fetal growth data with respect to a mean and a standard deviation.  
   
   
       27 . The method of  claim 23 , wherein the graphical display format shows, for at least some of the fetal growth data, a plurality of data points acquired throughout pregnancy.  
   
   
       28 . The system of  claim 23 , wherein the processor is further operative to display a selected fetal growth data in an expanded format.  
   
   
       29 . The system of  claim 23 , wherein the plurality of fetal growth data comprises at least one of the following: estimated fetal weight, biparietal diameter, head circumference, abdominal circumference, femur length, crown rump length, and anterior-posterior trunk/thorax diameter. Claims  30 - 45 . (canceled)