Abstract: A medical image processing apparatus according to an embodiment includes processing circuitry. The processing circuitry is configured to set a curved plane between a first bone region and a second bone region included in a joint, in three-dimensional medical image data obtained by imaging the joint including at least the first bone region and the second bone region. The processing circuitry is configured to reshape at least one of the first and the second bone regions along extension of the curved plane to obtain a reshaped bone region. The processing circuitry is configured to generate display-purpose image data on the basis of the reshaped bone region resulting from the reshaping.

Abstract: A medical image processing apparatus according to a first embodiment includes processing circuitry. The processing circuitry is configured to generate information related to temperature by using a first image obtained by imaging one or more observation regions prior to treatment and at least one second image obtained by imaging the one or more observation regions during the treatment, generate alert information on a basis of the information related to temperature, and cause a display to output the alert information together with the information related to temperature.

Abstract: A medical image processing apparatus according to an embodiment includes processing circuitry. The processing circuitry is configured to set a curved plane between a first bone region and a second bone region included in a joint, in three-dimensional medical image data obtained by imaging the joint including at least the first bone region and the second bone region. The processing circuitry is configured to reshape at least one of the first and the second bone regions along extension of the curved plane to obtain a reshaped bone region. The processing circuitry is configured to generate display-purpose image data on the basis of the reshaped bone region resulting from the reshaping.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a medical image processing apparatus which analyzes blood flow dynamics in a predetermined region of a subject, the blood flow dynamics being generated from medical images obtained by imaging the predetermined region in time sequence over a plurality of time phases. The medical image processing apparatus includes memory circuitry configured to store a program; and processing circuitry configured to correct pixel values of a second medical image according to an amount of deformation of the second medical image when the second medical image is aligned with a first medical image by executing the program read out from the memory circuitry, the first medical image and the second medical image being among the medical images in the plurality of time phases.

Abstract: A medical image processing apparatus according to an embodiment includes processing circuitry. The processing circuitry detects three or more bones and a joint space region from three-dimensional medical image data captured for images of a joint formed between the three or more bones, the joint space region corresponding to a joint space of the joint. The processing circuitry divides the joint space region into a plurality of small regions corresponding to different pairs of opposed bones of the three or more bones. The processing circuitry obtains information on each of the small regions based on the small regions into which the joint space region has been divided that correspond to the different pairs of bones. The processing circuitry outputs the obtained information.

Abstract: A medical image processing apparatus according to the present embodiment, configured to support selection of a screw for fixing a plate to a bone, includes processing circuitry. The processing circuitry is configured to: acquire a medical image including a target bone to which the plate is to be fixed; identify the target bone based on the medical image; calculate spatial distribution indicating fragility degree of the target bone, based on pixel values of the target bone; and select a screw to be embedded in the target bone, based on the spatial distribution.

Abstract: An X-ray CT apparatus includes a table-top, an X-ray tube, a detector and a processing circuitry. The processing circuitry reconstructs a CT image based on a detection signal. The processing circuitry sets a field of view based on positions of a puncture needle and a puncture target on the CT image. The processing circuitry controls an X-ray irradiation coverage based on the field of view, the X-ray irradiation coverage being an area irradiated with the X-rays. The processing circuitry displays a CT image reconstructed in the field of view on a display, after the X-rays based on the X-rays whose irradiation coverage is controlled emitted and the detection signal is outputted.

Abstract: A medical image processing apparatus according to an embodiment includes processing circuitry. The processing circuitry detects three or more bones and a joint space region from three-dimensional medical image data captured for images of a joint formed between the three or more bones, the joint space region corresponding to a joint space of the joint. The processing circuitry divides the joint space region into a plurality of small regions corresponding to different pairs of opposed bones of the three or more bones. The processing circuitry obtains information on each of the small regions based on the small regions into which the joint space region has been divided that correspond to the different pairs of bones. The processing circuitry outputs the obtained information.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a medical image processing apparatus which analyzes blood flow dynamics in a predetermined region of a subject, the blood flow dynamics being generated from medical images obtained by imaging the predetermined region in time sequence over a plurality of time phases.

Abstract: In an image processing apparatus according to an embodiment, a noise information obtaining unit obtains information about an obstructive factor that is related to the precision level of perfusion images and is contained in pieces of medical image data acquired chronologically; on the basis of a TDC at an inflow blood vessel for an analysis target tissue of which the perfusion state is analyzed and on the basis of a perfusion model of the analysis target tissue, an estimating unit estimates a TDC of the analysis target tissue; on the basis of the estimated TDC of the analysis target tissue and on the basis of the information about the obstructive factor, a generating unit generates assessment information used for assessing reliability of the perfusion images generated from the pieces of medical image data; and a display control unit exercises control so that a display unit displays the assessment information.

Abstract: An X-ray CT apparatus includes a table-top, an X-ray tube, a detector and a processing circuitry. The processing circuitry reconstructs a CT image based on a detection signal. The processing circuitry sets a field of view based on positions of a puncture needle and a puncture target on the CT image. The processing circuitry controls an X-ray irradiation coverage based on the field of view, the X-ray irradiation coverage being an area irradiated with the X-rays. The processing circuitry displays a CT image reconstructed in the field of view on a display, after the X-rays based on the X-rays whose irradiation coverage is controlled emitted and the detection signal is outputted.

Abstract: In an image processing apparatus according to an embodiment, a noise information obtaining unit obtains information about an obstructive factor that is related to the precision level of perfusion images and is contained in pieces of medical image data acquired chronologically; on the basis of a TDC at an inflow blood vessel for an analysis target tissue of which the perfusion state is analyzed and on the basis of a perfusion model of the analysis target tissue, an estimating unit estimates a TDC of the analysis target tissue; on the basis of the estimated TDC of the analysis target tissue and on the basis of the information about the obstructive factor, a generating unit generates assessment information used for assessing reliability of the perfusion images generated from the pieces of medical image data; and a display control unit exercises control so that a display unit displays the assessment information.

Abstract: An apparatus handles a series of medical images. A time density curve generation unit generates time density curves respectively corresponding to pixels from the series of medical images. An approximation processing unit approximates a convolution between a specific time density curve of the time density curves and each of types of kinetic models to each of the time density curves upon adjustment of at least one parameter which each of the kinetic models has. A suitability index map generation unit generates types of suitability index maps respectively corresponding to the types of kinetic models based on approximation errors respectively corresponding to the pixels, which are obtained by the approximation processing unit.

Abstract: An apparatus handles a series of medical images. A time density curve generation unit generates time density curves respectively corresponding to pixels from the series of medical images. An approximation processing unit approximates a convolution between a specific time density curve of the time density curves and each of types of kinetic models to each of the time density curves upon adjustment of at least one parameter which each of the kinetic models has. A suitability index map generation unit generates types of suitability index maps respectively corresponding to the types of kinetic models based on approximation errors respectively corresponding to the pixels, which are obtained by the approximation processing unit.