title: Creating pathology models from MRI data: a comparison of virtual 3D modelling and rapid prototyping techniques.
abstract: This paper discusses a pilot study in collaboration between the Centre for Anatomy and Human Identification and the Pathology Department at Ninewells Hospital, Dundee. Anonymised patient MRI data depicting renal cancer was used to create a virtual 3D model and two rapid prototype models of the kidneys and surrounding anatomy. A questionnaire was conducted to collect feedback from tutors and students in order to evaluate the models and determine user preference. It was found that the majority preferred the physical models to the virtual model.
authors: 23 Dean's Buildings, London SE17 1QE, UK. alexchalloner@hotmail.com
authors: Alexandra
authors: A
authors: Challoner
authors: Caroline
authors: C
authors: Erolin
mesh_terms: D004501:Education, Medical / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D021621:Imaging, Three-Dimensional / Q000379:methods; D007680:Kidney Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology*; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging / Q000379:methods*; D008488:Medical Illustration; D008953:Models, Anatomic; D010865:Pilot Projects; D014584:User-Computer Interface