JP7111179B2 - Diagnostic imaging system and diagnostic image management method - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to diagnostic imaging systems and diagnostic image management methods.

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, it is known to diagnose a disease caused by a tumor or the like in the body or an organ by collecting a sample such as blood or a tissue fragment from the body of a subject (patient). Here, conventionally, while a doctor or the like confirms a fluoroscopic image of a subject using a radiographic image diagnostic apparatus, a sampling device for collecting a specimen sample is sent to a sampling position within the subject to collect the specimen sample. Are known. Such a diagnostic imaging system is described, for example, in Kozo Makita, "Adrenal vein blood sampling in primary aldosteronism-Tips for successful adrenal vein sampling procedure-", Journal of Japanese Association for Interventional Radiology, 2013, Vol. 28, No. 2, p. 204-210 (hereinafter referred to as Non-Patent Document 1).

In the non-patent document 1 mentioned above, for the diagnosis of primary aldosteronism, it is possible to perform blood sampling from veins of various parts of the adrenal gland while confirming the X-ray fluoroscopic image of the subject with a radiographic imaging diagnostic device in real time. disclosed. Blood (specimen sample) collected from each position by adrenal vein sampling is analyzed by a specimen analyzer, and a definitive diagnosis is made based on the analysis results. When a definitive diagnosis is made based on the analysis results, the lesion is specified based on the sampling position of the sample, and it is determined whether or not to perform partial resection of the lesion. In addition, since a plurality of specimen samples are obtained, individual specimen specimens can be identified by adding information that allows them to be identified from each other.

In the method disclosed in Non-Patent Document 1, it is necessary to sketch the adrenal vein in the medical chart and enter the sampling location in order to associate the blood sample with the sampling location. There is an inconvenience that the burden on the Therefore, although not described in Non-Patent Document 1, instead of describing the collection position in the adrenal vein sketched on the medical chart, a doctor or the like registers the collection position information of the sample with respect to the radiographic image. Therefore, it is conceivable to confirm the collection position of the specimen sample in the radiographic image.

Kozo Makita, "Adrenal vein blood sampling in primary aldosteronism-Tips for successful adrenal vein sampling procedure-", Journal of Japanese Association for Interventional Radiology, 2013, Vol. 28, No. 2, p. 204-210

Here, when confirming the collection positions of specimen samples in a radiographic image, a doctor or the like may want to confirm whether or not the collection position information of each specimen sample is registered in the radiographic image. However, by simply displaying the radiographic image and the sample data side by side, it is difficult to grasp at a glance whether or not the collection position information of the specimen sample is registered with respect to the radiographic image in the sample data. A point occurs.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems, and one object of the present invention is to make it possible, at a glance, to determine whether sample collection position information has been registered with respect to a radiographic image. It is an object of the present invention to provide a diagnostic image system and a diagnostic image management method that can be easily grasped by the user.

In order to achieve the above object, a diagnostic imaging system according to a first aspect of the present invention includes a radiographic apparatus for capturing a radiographic image of a subject , and a display section including at least a first display area and a second display area. , and a control unit, wherein the control unit determines whether collection position information corresponding to a plurality of specimen samples collected from organs is registered with respect to a radiographic image showing the collection positions of the specimen samples among radiographic images. Specimen data containing information that can identify each of a plurality of specimens, indicating whether or not the registration of the collection position information of specimen specimens in the radiographic image performed by the operator has been completed based on is configured to be displayed in the second display area, and the control unit further acquires the radiographic image and the collection position information of the specimen sample registered in a state associated with the radiographic image, and acquires control to display the radiation image and information indicating the collection position on the radiation image based on the collection position information in the first display area so that the collection position of the specimen sample can be determined based on the collection position information of the specimen sample; is configured to do

In the diagnostic imaging system according to the first aspect of the present invention, as described above, whether the collection position information corresponding to the sample is registered with respect to the radiation image showing the collection position of the sample among the radiation images. The registration status, which indicates whether or not the registration of the collection position information of the specimen sample in the radiographic image performed by the operator has been completed, is determined based on whether or not the specimen containing information that can identify each of the plurality of specimen specimens. A control unit for controlling display of data in the second display area is provided. Accordingly, in the second display area, it is possible to visually grasp the registration status of the collection position information of the specimen sample in the radiographic image. As a result, a doctor or the like can easily ascertain at a glance whether or not sample collection position information has been registered for a radiographic image. In this specification, the term "display area" refers to an area on the screen where an X-ray image, sample data, and the like are displayed. In this specification, the term “collection position information” refers to the coordinate values of the position where the specimen sample is collected on the radiographic image, the label attached to the position where the specimen sample is collected, the arrow pointing to the collection position, etc. It contains information that can specify the collection position of the specimen sample in.

In the diagnostic imaging system according to the first aspect, preferably, the control unit displays the sample data in a list format, and for each row of the sample data displayed in the list format, the registration status of collection position information for each specimen sample. is configured to display With this configuration, it is possible to check the registration status of the collection position information for each specimen in each row of the specimen data. It is possible to easily visually grasp whether or not

In this case, preferably, the control unit displays, in the sample data displayed in the list format, a sign indicating the registration status of the collection position information, and displays the display mode of the sign and the display area of the sign to indicate the registration status of the collection position information. It is configured to be displayed differently depending on the According to this configuration, it is possible to distinguishably display specimen samples for which the registration of the collection position information for the radiographic image has been completed and specimen samples for which the registration of the collection position information for the radiographic image has not been completed. . As a result, the display mode of the indicator and the display area of the indicator differs depending on the status of the collection position information. It is possible to easily visually grasp the registration status of the collection position information.

In the diagnostic imaging system according to the first aspect, preferably, the control unit registers the collection position information with respect to the radiographic image according to the operator's input, and the radiographic image has specimen samples for which the collection position information is not registered. In some cases, it is configured to display that an unregistered specimen exists. With this configuration, a doctor or the like can visually recognize that there is a failure to register collection position information for a radiographic image before completing the registration operation. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of omission of registration of the collection position information for the radiographic image. As a result, it is possible to prevent the collection position of the specimen from being identified and the collection position information to be registered with respect to the radiographic image.

The diagnostic imaging system according to the first aspect preferably further includes a sample analyzer that analyzes the sample and generates an analysis result, and the controller displays the progress of analysis for each of the plurality of sample samples. is configured to With this configuration, a doctor or the like can visually grasp the progress of the analysis of the specimen sample in addition to the registration status of the collection position information for the radiographic image. As a result, the status of the specimen sample can be grasped in detail.

In this case, the control unit is preferably configured to identifiably display at least whether or not the analysis has been completed as the analysis progress status for each of the plurality of specimen samples. With this configuration, a doctor or the like can easily ascertain at a glance whether or not the analysis has been completed for each sample. As a result, by checking the sample data, a doctor or the like can grasp which of the plurality of sample samples has been analyzed.

In the configuration including the above-mentioned sample analyzer, preferably, the control unit sets the analysis progress status for each of the plurality of sample samples to either before analysis of the sample, during analysis of the sample, or completion of analysis of the sample. is configured to display By configuring in this way, a doctor or the like can visually grasp whether a specimen sample for which analysis has not been completed is before analysis or is being analyzed.

In the configuration including the above sample analyzer, preferably, the control unit is configured to display the ongoing analysis step among the analysis steps by the sample analyzer for each of the plurality of sample samples as the progress of the analysis. It is With this configuration, a doctor or the like can visually grasp the analysis status of the specimen sample in detail.

A diagnostic image management method according to a second aspect of the present invention includes the step of acquiring a radiographic image of a subject ; A plurality of registration statuses indicating whether or not the registration of the sample collection position information in the radiographic image performed by the operator has been completed based on whether or not the collection position has been registered in the radiographic image. displaying each of the specimen samples as sample data including identifiable information in at least a second display area of the display unit including the first display area and the second display area; a radiographic image; obtaining the specimen sample collection position information registered in the attached state; and displaying information indicating the collection position on the radiographic image based on the information in the first display area.

In the diagnostic image management method according to the second aspect of the present invention, as described above, the collection position information corresponding to the specimen is registered with respect to the radiographic image showing the collection position of the specimen among the radiation images. It includes information that can identify each of a plurality of specimen samples, indicating whether or not the registration of the collection position information of the specimen specimen in the radiographic image performed by the operator has been completed based on whether or not The step of displaying at least the second display area of the display section including the first display area and the second display area as the sample data is included. Thus, as in the diagnostic image system in the first aspect, diagnostic image management enables easy grasping at a glance whether or not sample collection position information is registered for a radiographic image. can provide a method.

According to the present invention, as described above, a diagnostic image system and a diagnostic image management method that can easily ascertain at a glance whether or not sample collection position information is registered for a radiographic image. can be provided.

1 is a block diagram showing the overall configuration of a diagnostic imaging system according to a first embodiment; FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a configuration example of an X-ray imaging apparatus of a diagnostic imaging system according to a first embodiment; FIG. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a configuration example of a sample analyzer of the diagnostic imaging system according to the first embodiment; FIG. FIG. 2 is a conceptual diagram for explaining association between an X-ray image and analysis information in the diagnostic imaging system according to the first embodiment; FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram showing a first display area, a second display area, and a third display area displayed on a display unit in the diagnostic imaging system according to the first embodiment; 4 is a flow chart for explaining the process of displaying the registration status of sample collection position information by the diagnostic imaging system according to the first embodiment. FIG. 10 is a schematic diagram highlighting sample collection position information and sample data corresponding to a sample specified by selection in the diagnostic imaging system according to the first embodiment; 4 is a flow chart for explaining a process in which the diagnostic imaging system according to the first embodiment highlights sample collection position information and sample data corresponding to a sample specified by selection. FIG. 10 is a schematic diagram highlighting sample collection position information and sample data corresponding to a sample specified by selection in the diagnostic imaging system according to the second embodiment; FIG. 10 is a schematic diagram highlighting collection position information of a plurality of specimen samples and a plurality of sample data corresponding to a plurality of specimen specimens specified by selection in the diagnostic imaging system according to the third embodiment; FIG. 11 is a schematic diagram showing that there is a specimen sample whose collection position information is not registered in the diagnostic imaging system according to the fourth embodiment; FIG. 10 is a schematic diagram for explaining the process of causing the existence of a specimen sample whose collection position information has not been registered in the diagnostic imaging system according to the fourth embodiment; FIG. 11 is a schematic diagram showing the analysis status of a specimen sample in the diagnostic imaging system according to the fifth embodiment; FIG. 11 is a schematic diagram showing the analysis status of a specimen sample in the diagnostic imaging system according to the sixth embodiment; FIG. 10 is a schematic diagram highlighting sample collection position information and sample data corresponding to a sample specified by selection in the diagnostic imaging system according to the first modification of the first embodiment; FIG. 11 is a block diagram showing the overall configuration of a diagnostic imaging system according to a second modified example of the first embodiment; FIG. FIG. 11 is a schematic diagram showing a first display area, a second display area, and a third display area displayed on a display unit in a diagnostic imaging system according to a third modified example of the first embodiment;

Embodiments embodying the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

[First embodiment]
The configuration of a diagnostic imaging system 1 according to the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 5. FIG.

(diagnostic imaging system)
In the first embodiment, the diagnostic imaging system 1 is used for adrenal vein sampling for diagnosis of primary aldosteronism.

As shown in FIG. 1, a diagnostic imaging system 1 includes an X-ray imaging device 2 that captures an X-ray image G (see FIG. 2) of a subject T, and a specimen that is collected from the subject T and analyzed. and an analysis device 3 . Here, the X-ray imaging apparatus 2 and the sample analyzer 3 are separately installed in the operating room R1 and the analysis room R2. The diagnostic imaging system 1 also includes a workstation 4 . The workstation 4 is installed in the operating room R1 together with the X-ray imaging apparatus 2. As shown in FIG. The workstation 4 has a control section 41 and a display section 42 . The display section 42 includes a first display area F1 (see FIG. 5) and a second display area F2 (see FIG. 5).

The control unit 41 controls the display of the X-ray image G and the sampling position information C (see FIG. 5) of the plurality of specimen samples in the first display area F1, and also allows each of the plurality of specimen specimens to be identified. It is configured to perform control to display sample data SD (see FIG. 5) including information in the second display area F2. The X-ray imaging apparatus 2 is an example of the "radiation imaging apparatus" in the claims. Also, the X-ray image G is an example of a "radiographic image" in the claims.

The diagnostic imaging system 1 captures an X-ray image G from the outside of the subject T using the X-ray imaging apparatus 2 in order to collect a specimen sample inside the subject T. As shown in FIG. When collecting a specimen sample, the specimen collection device 10 is introduced into the inside of the subject T, and the doctor in charge of specimen collection moves the specimen collection device 10 to the specimen collection position ( 5) to collect a specimen. Note that a catheter is used for the sample collection device 10 in adrenal vein sampling.

In a first embodiment, an analyte sample is obtained from an organ. Specifically, the organ is the hormone-secreting adrenal gland AG (see FIG. 5). The specimen sample is adrenal venous blood obtained from the adrenal vein of the adrenal gland AG. The adrenal gland AG is an example of the "organ" in the claims.

The collected specimen sample is taken into the specimen collection device 10 and accommodated in the specimen container B for accommodating the specimen sample, after which the specimen container B is transferred to the specimen analyzer 3 . When an operator such as a laboratory technician sets the sample container B in the sample analyzer 3, the sample analyzer 3 receives the sample. Specimen container B is, for example, a blood collection tube. The sample analyzer 3 analyzes the acquired sample.

Here, the sample container B is attached with sample specifying information for specifying the sample. The sample identification information is identification information U attached to the sample container B for containing the collected sample. The identification information U is, for example, a sample ID attached to the sample container B in the form of a bar code or two-dimensional code. The identification information U is prepared, for example, in the form of a label printed with a barcode, and attached to the sample container B by the operator when the sample is collected. The identification information U is an example of "information capable of identifying each of a plurality of specimen samples" in the claims.

(X-ray imaging device)
As shown in FIG. 2, the X-ray imaging apparatus 2 is an apparatus that captures an X-ray image G by irradiating a subject T with radiation from outside. Note that in the first embodiment, the X-ray imaging apparatus 2 is configured to capture an X-ray image G of the subject T from which the sampling position of the specimen sample collected from the adrenal gland AG (see FIG. 5) can be determined. ing. The “X-ray image G of the subject T from which the sampling position of the specimen sample can be determined” is an image captured with the specimen sampling device 10 placed at the position where the specimen sample is to be collected. For example, when a catheter is used as the sample-collecting device 10, an X-ray image G of the subject T from which the sample-collecting position can be determined can be obtained by photographing with the tip of the catheter positioned at the sample-collecting position. get.

The X-ray imaging apparatus 2 includes an irradiation unit 21 that irradiates a subject T with radiation (X-rays) and a detection unit 22 that detects the radiation transmitted through the subject T. FIG. The irradiation unit 21 and the detection unit 22 are arranged so as to face each other across a top plate 23 on which the subject T is placed. The irradiation unit 21 and the detection unit 22 are movably supported by a moving mechanism 24 . The top plate 23 can be horizontally moved by a top plate drive unit 25 . The irradiating unit 21 , the detecting unit 22 and the tabletop 23 are moved via the moving mechanism 24 and the tabletop drive unit 25 so that the region of interest of the subject T can be imaged. The region of interest is a region of the subject T that includes the collection position of the specimen sample. The X-ray imaging apparatus 2 includes a control section 26 that controls the moving mechanism 24 and the table driving section 25 .

The irradiation unit 21 includes a radiation source 21a. Radiation source 21a is, for example, an X-ray tube that generates X-rays by applying a predetermined high voltage. The irradiation section 21 is connected to the control section 26 . The control unit 26 controls the irradiation unit 21 according to preset imaging conditions to generate X-rays from the radiation source 21a.

The detection unit 22 detects X-rays emitted from the irradiation unit 21 and transmitted through the subject T, and outputs a detection signal corresponding to the intensity of the detected X-rays. The detector 22 is composed of, for example, an FPD (Flat Panel Detector). The X-ray imaging apparatus 2 also includes an image processing section 27 that acquires an X-ray detection signal from the detection section 22 and generates an X-ray image G based on the detection signal of the detection section 22 . The detector 22 outputs the X-ray detection signal to the image processor 27 .

Image processing unit 27 includes, for example, a processor (not shown) such as a CPU (Central Processing Unit), and a storage unit (not shown) such as ROM (Read Only Memory) and RAM (Random Access Memory). It functions as an image processing unit 27 by causing a processor to execute an image processing program. In addition to generating the X-ray image G, the image processing unit 27 has a function to perform correction processing for improving the visibility of the X-ray image G, synthesis processing for synthesizing a plurality of X-ray images G, and the like. there is The image processing unit 27 also performs processing for generating a thumbnail image TH (see FIG. 5) of the generated X-ray image G. FIG. Specifically, the image processing unit 27 reduces the generated X-ray image G to generate the thumbnail image TH.

The control unit 26 is a computer including a CPU (not shown), a ROM (not shown), a RAM (not shown), and the like. The control unit 26 functions as a control unit 26 that controls each unit of the X-ray imaging apparatus 2 by the CPU executing a predetermined control program. The control unit 26 controls the irradiation unit 21 and the image processing unit 27 , and drives and controls the moving mechanism 24 and the top drive unit 25 .

The X-ray imaging apparatus 2 includes a display section 26a, an operation section 26b and a storage section 26c. The X-ray imaging apparatus 2 also includes a communication unit 26d for connecting with the network N (see FIG. 1). The X-ray imaging apparatus 2 also includes a connection section 26 e for connecting with the workstation 4 . The display unit 26a is, for example, a monitor such as a liquid crystal display. The operation unit 26b includes, for example, a keyboard, mouse, touch panel, or other controller. The storage unit 26c is configured by a storage device such as a hard disk drive. The control unit 26 is configured to perform control to display the image generated by the image processing unit 27 on the display unit 26a.

Further, the control unit 26 is configured to receive an input operation via the operation unit 26b. The storage unit 26c is configured to store data of the X-ray image G, data of the identification information U, data of the thumbnail image TH, and the like. The connecting portion 26 e is configured to connect with the workstation 4 . By being connected to the workstation 4 by the connecting portion 26e, the data of the X-ray image G, the data of the identification information U, the data of the thumbnail image TH, and the like can be transmitted to the workstation 4. FIG. Connection unit 26e includes, for example, a serial communication port.

The X-ray imaging apparatus 2, as shown in FIG. 1, includes a reading unit 28 for reading identification information U attached to a specimen container B for containing a collected specimen sample. The reading unit 28 is, for example, a barcode reader (or a two-dimensional code reader) corresponding to the identification information U, and can read the identification information U attached to each sample container B. The control unit 26 is configured to add the identification information U read by the reading unit 28 to the X-ray image G when the specimen sample is collected. For example, the control unit 26 adds the identification information U to the X-ray image G by recording the X-ray image G and the identification information U in image connection data (DICOM file) in a format conforming to the DICOM standard.

(sample analyzer)
The sample analyzer 3 is a device that acquires a sample collected from a subject T and performs measurement of components necessary for diagnosis, detection of cells, and the like. In the first embodiment, in FIG. 3, the sample analyzer 3 is a liquid chromatograph mass spectrometer. The sample analyzer 3 includes a liquid chromatograph section 31 (hereinafter referred to as an LC section 31) that separates the target component contained in the sample, ionizes the separated target component, and separates target ions according to the mass number. and a mass spectrometry unit 32 (hereinafter referred to as MS unit 32) for detection.

The LC unit 31 includes a carrier liquid reservoir (not shown) containing the carrier liquid, a liquid delivery pump (not shown) for delivering the carrier liquid together with the sample, and a sample introduction section (not shown) for introducing the sample. and a separation column (not shown) for separating each component of the analyte sample in the carrier liquid.

The MS section 32 is provided after the LC section 31, and includes an ionization section (not shown) that ionizes the sample components separated by the LC section 31, and an ionization section (not shown) that separates the generated ions by mass and passes specific ions. and an ion detector (not shown) for detecting ions that have passed through the mass separator. The MS section 32 outputs a detection signal for each mass of sample components sequentially eluted from the LC section 31 .

The data processing unit 33 creates a mass spectrum from the detection signal for each mass, and compares it with the calibration curve to perform quantitative analysis of a predetermined component in the sample. In the first embodiment, the predetermined components analyzed by the sample analyzer 3 are cortisol and aldosterone in order to perform adrenal vein sampling for diagnosing primary aldosteronism.

The sample analyzer 3 includes, as shown in FIG. 3, a display section 33a, an operation section 33b, a storage section 33c, and a communication section 33d. The sample analyzer 3 further includes a reading section 34 (see FIG. 1). The data processing unit 33 is configured to add the identification information U read by the reading unit 34 to the analysis result RA when the sample is analyzed. In the first embodiment, the analysis result RA is the abundance of the substance to be tested contained in the specimen sample obtained from the adrenal gland AG of the subject T. FIG. Specifically, it is the abundance of hormones secreted from the adrenal gland AG. Hormones secreted from the adrenal gland AG include cortisol, which is an adrenal cortical hormone, and aldosterone secreted from the adrenal cortical globules. In the first embodiment, the analysis result RA includes cortisol concentration (Data1:xx in FIG. 5) and aldosterone concentration (Data2:xx in FIG. 5).

As shown in FIG. 4, the analysis result RA and the X-ray image G are associated with each other via common identification information U. As shown in FIG. Note that being associated with each other means that the analysis result RA and the X-ray image G are associated with each other via common identification information U in a one-to-one relationship. In the example shown in FIG. 4, for the sake of convenience, one X-ray image G is associated with one analysis result RA and analysis progress PA. However, when the X-ray image G shows the collection positions of a plurality of specimen samples, the analysis results RA and progress PA of the analysis of the plurality of specimen samples are associated with the X-ray image G.

(Work station)
As shown in FIG. 1 , the workstation 4 includes a control section 41 , a display section 42 , an operation section 43 , a storage section 44 and a connection section 45 . Workstation 4 includes, for example, a personal computer (PC).

The collection position information C (see FIG. 5) is manually registered in the workstation 4 by the operator. Specifically, the operator starts registration of the collection position information C by pressing an edit start button (not shown) in the second display area F2 (see FIG. 5). After pressing the edit start button, the operator selects from the sample data SD the sample for which the collection position information C is to be registered, and selects the collection position on the X-ray image G to obtain the collection position information C of the sample. to register. Further, when the registration of the collection position information C is completed, the operator ends the registration of the collection position information C by pressing an edit end button (not shown).

In the first embodiment, the control unit 41 is configured to acquire the X-ray image G and the sampling position information C of the sample. Further, the control unit 41 is configured to acquire a plurality of thumbnail images TH corresponding to each of the plurality of X-ray images G from the X-ray imaging apparatus 2 . Further, the control unit 41 is configured to acquire the analysis result RA of the specimen sample. The collection position information C is information including coordinate information of the collection position of the sample on the X-ray image G registered by the operator.

In addition, the control unit 41 is configured to display the registration status of the sampling position information C of the specimen sample in the X-ray image G. FIG. The details of the configuration in which the control unit 41 displays the registration status of the sampling position information C of the specimen sample in the X-ray image G will be described later.

In addition, the control unit 41 is configured to highlight the collection position information C and the sample data SD of the specimen corresponding to the specimen specified by the selection when the specimen is selected by the operator. The details of the configuration in which the control unit 41 highlights the sampling position information C and the sample data SD of the specimen corresponding to the specimen specified by selection will be described later.

Further, the control unit 41 is configured to receive an input operation via the operation unit 43 . The control unit 41 is, for example, a computer including a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, and the like.

The display section 42 includes a first display area F1, a second display area F2, and a third display area F3. Display unit 42 includes, for example, a liquid crystal monitor.

The operation unit 43 is configured to receive an input operation by an operator. Operation unit 43 includes, for example, a mouse and a keyboard.

The storage unit 44 stores the data of the X-ray image G, the data of the identification information U, the data of the analysis result RA of the sample, the registration status of the collection position information C in the X-ray image G, and the progress PA of the sample analysis. It is configured to store data and the like. Storage unit 44 includes, for example, an SSD or HDD.

The connection unit 45 is connected to the X-ray imaging apparatus 2 . Also, the connection unit 45 is connected to the sample analyzer 3 via the network N. As shown in FIG.

The workstation 4 also includes a reading unit 46 for reading the identification information U attached to the specimen container B for containing the collected specimen sample. The control unit 41 acquires the X-ray image G associated with the identification information U from the X-ray imaging apparatus 2 based on the reading of the identification information U by the reading unit 46, and obtains the X-ray image G associated with the identification information U. The analysis result RA and the progress PA of the analysis are obtained from the sample analyzer 3 .

(first display area, second display area and third display area)
A configuration in which the control unit 41 according to the first embodiment displays the X-ray image G, the sample data SD, the thumbnail image TH, etc. on the display unit 42 will be described with reference to FIG.

As shown in FIG. 5, in the first embodiment, the display section 42 includes a first display area F1, a second display area F2, and a third display area F3. The control unit 41 displays, in the first display area F1, an X-ray image G of the subject T in which the collection position information C of the specimen sample collected from the adrenal gland AG can be determined. Specifically, the control unit 41 is configured to perform control to display the acquired X-ray image G and the sampling position information C of the plurality of specimen samples in the first display area F1. In addition, in the example shown in FIG. 5, a circle mark C1 is shown as the collection position information C at the position where the sample is collected.

The control unit 41 is also configured to display the sample data SD including the identification information U in the second display area F2. Specifically, the control unit 41 is configured to display the sample data SD in the form of a list in the second display area F2. Further, the control section 41 is configured to display the examination information E in the second display area F2. Note that the control unit 41 is configured to acquire the sample data SD and the test information E associated with the identification information U based on the reading of the identification information U by the reading unit 46 .

The examination information E has information that enables identification of the subject T from which the specimen sample was collected and the examination performed on the subject T. FIG. Specifically, the examination information E has a plurality of items such as examination ID, examination date and time, patient name, patient ID, age and sex. The examination ID is an item in which an ID specific to the examination being performed is registered. The inspection date and time is an item in which the date and time when the inspection was performed is registered. The patient name is an item in which the name of a patient who has undergone an examination is registered. A patient ID is an item in which an ID corresponding to a patient name is registered. Age and sex are items in which the patient's age and sex are respectively registered. Here, items such as examination ID, examination date and time, patient name, patient ID, age, and sex are read from tags (for example, DICOM tags) of X-ray image G based on Hospital Information Systems (HIS). Obtained by

The sample data SD includes a plurality of items such as collection position information C, identification information U, blood vessel names (BV1, BV2, etc.), analysis results RA (Data1: xx, Data2: xx), and status (collection position and analysis). have. In the sample data SD, information related to items such as collection position information C, identification information U, blood vessel name, analysis result RA and status for an arbitrary sample among a plurality of sample samples is registered. Hereinafter, a plurality of items of the sample data SD will be described with an arbitrary sample among the plurality of sample samples being, for example, the first sample sample with the number 1 attached. Note that the first specimen sample is a specimen sample collected from the location indicated by the number 1 in the X-ray image G. As shown in FIG.

The collection position item is an item in which the number (1) of the collection position information C of the first sample is registered. In the first embodiment, an identification mark IM, which will be described later, is displayed in the collection position item. The identification information item is an item in which the identification information U attached to the sample container B in which the first sample is stored is registered. The blood vessel name item is an item in which the blood vessel name of the collection position information C of the first sample is registered. The analysis result item is an item in which the analysis result RA obtained by analyzing the first sample by the sample analyzer 3 is registered. The status item is an item in which the registration status of sample collection position information C for the X-ray image G in the first display area F1 and the progress PA of the sample analysis are registered.

Items such as the identification information U, the analysis result RA, the registration status of the sampling position information C, and the analysis progress PA are the analysis result RA obtained by the workstation 4 based on the reading of the identification information U by the reading unit 46. is automatically registered for each specimen sample. The items of the registration status and analysis progress status PA of the collection position information C are automatically updated each time the status changes, such as when registration is performed or analysis is completed.

Further, the control unit 41 is configured to display a plurality of thumbnail images TH corresponding to each of the plurality of X-ray images G in the third display area F3.

In the first embodiment, the control unit 41 is configured to display, on the sample data SD and the X-ray image G, a common identification mark IM capable of identifying the sampling positions of the plurality of specimen samples. there is In the first embodiment, the control unit 41 displays circled numbers as identification marks IM. The control unit 41 is also configured to display the identification mark IM in the thumbnail image TH. Specifically, the control unit 41 is configured to display the identification mark IM in the thumbnail image TH in a manner different from that of the X-ray image G and in a visible manner.

Here, when displaying a plurality of specimen samples in a list format, if the status (sampling position) item included in the second display area F2 in FIG. It is difficult to grasp at a glance whether the image G is registered or not.

(Display of registration status)
Therefore, in the first embodiment, the control unit 41 controls the collection position information C of the specimen sample on the X-ray image G by the operator based on whether the collection position information C corresponding to the specimen sample has been acquired. is configured to display the registration status of Specifically, as shown in the second display area F2 of FIG. 5, the control unit 41 displays the sample data SD in a list format, and for each row of the sample data SD displayed in the list format, , the registration status of the collection location information C is displayed.

In the sample data SD displayed in the list format, the control unit 41 displays the indicator MS indicating the registration status of the collection position information C, and also changes the display mode of the indicator MS and the display area DAM of the indicator MS to the collection position information. It is configured to be displayed differently according to the registration status of C. In the example shown in FIG. 5, specimens whose collection position information C has been registered in the X-ray image G are displayed with "○" in the display area DAM of the marker MS. In addition, in the example shown in FIG. 5, the specimen sample for which registration of the collection position information C in the X-ray image G has not been completed displays "-" in the display area DAM of the marker MS. When the sampling position information C of the sample is registered for the X-ray image G, the control unit 41 changes the displayed marker MS from "-" to "○". Further, in the example shown in FIG. 5, the background color of the display area DAM of the indicator MS of the specimen sample for which registration of the collection position information C to the X-ray image G has not been completed is changed to that of the indicator of the specimen sample for which registration has been completed. It is displayed in a different color from the background color of the MS display area DAM. In the example shown in FIG. 5, for convenience, the difference in the background color of the display area DAM of the marker MS is indicated by the presence or absence of hatching.

Further, in the first embodiment, the control unit 41 is configured to display the analysis progress PA for each of a plurality of specimen samples. Specifically, the control unit 41 is configured to identifiably display at least whether or not the analysis is completed as the analysis progress PA for each of the plurality of specimen samples. In the example shown in FIG. 5, the specimen samples for which the analysis has been completed are indicated by "○" in the display area DAS of the analysis progress PA. In addition, in the example shown in FIG. 5, a specimen sample for which analysis has not been completed displays "-" in the display area DAS of the analysis progress PA. When the analysis of the specimen sample is completed, the control unit 41 changes the display of the analysis progress PA in the display area DAS from "-" to "o".

Next, with reference to FIG. 6, the process of displaying the registration status of sample collection position information C in the first embodiment will be described.

In step S1, the X-ray imaging apparatus 2 acquires an X-ray image G that allows determination of the sampling positions of a plurality of specimen samples collected from the adrenal gland AG. Next, in step S2, the control unit 41 acquires the X-ray image G and the collection position information C of the plurality of specimen samples. After that, the process proceeds to step S3. Note that if the processing of steps S5 and S6 in FIG. 8, which will be described later, has already been performed in order to highlight the selected specimen sample, the control unit 41 does not perform the processing of steps S1 and S2. , the process starts from step S3.

In step S3, the control unit 41 displays the X-ray image G in the first display area F1 so that the sampling position of the specimen sample can be determined based on the acquired specimen sampling position information C, and the identification information The sample data SD including U is displayed in the second display area F2. Next, in step S4, the control unit 41 determines whether or not the collection position information C of the specimen sample is transferred to the X-ray image G by the operator based on whether the collection position information C corresponding to the specimen sample has been acquired. Display the registration status and terminate the process.

(Highlighting)
Next, with reference to FIGS. 5 and 7, a configuration for highlighting the selected specimen sample by the control unit 41 will be described.

A doctor or the like determines the presence or absence of a disease in the adrenal gland AG and the success or failure of sampling of the specimen based on the analysis result RA of the collected specimen. When a plurality of specimen samples are collected, it is conceivable to display the sample data SD of the plurality of specimen samples in a list format. However, simply displaying the sample data SD in a list format does not allow the information on the sample samples corresponding to the sample samples that the doctor or the like wants to check on the X-ray image G to be displayed on the X-ray image G when the number of collected sample samples is large. It is difficult to grasp at a glance from the data SD.

Therefore, in the first embodiment, when the sampling position information C of the specimen sample is selected in the first display area F1, the control unit 41 selects and specifies in each of the first display area F1 and the second display area F2. The specimen sample collection position information C and specimen data SD corresponding to the specimen sample to be displayed are highlighted. Selection of the specimen sample is performed by a doctor or the like via the operation unit 43 . For example, a specimen is selected by a doctor or the like using a mouse to click on the collection position information C of the specimen.

As shown in FIG. 7, in the first embodiment, the control unit 41 changes the display mode of the identification mark IM to select and specify in each of the first display area F1 and the second display area F2. It is configured to highlight the sample collection position information C and the sample data SD corresponding to the selected sample. Note that the example shown in FIG. 7 is a schematic diagram when a specimen sample in the first collection position information C is selected by a doctor or the like.

In the example shown in FIG. 7, the control unit 41 highlights the collection position information C and the sample data SD of the selected sample by displaying the identification mark IM with a thick line. In the example shown in FIG. 7, the sample data SD corresponding to the selected specimen sample is highlighted by highlighting only the identification mark IM of the sample data SD. In the example shown in FIG. 7, the collection position information C includes an arrow C2 pointing to the collection position of the specimen sample, and the control unit 41 also controls the arrow C2 to indicate the collection position as the collection position information C of the specimen sample. Configured to highlight.

In addition, when a sample is selected, the control unit 41 highlights the selected identification mark IM in the third display area F3 in addition to the first display area F1 and the second display area F2. is configured to That is, when a sample is selected, the control unit 41 interlocks the selected identification mark IM in each of the first display area F1, the second display area F2, and the third display area F3. Configured to highlight.

Next, with reference to FIG. 8, the highlighting process of the selected specimen sample by the control unit 41 will be described.

In step S5, the X-ray imaging apparatus 2 acquires an X-ray image G that allows discrimination of sampling position information C of a plurality of specimen samples acquired from the adrenal gland AG. Next, in step S6, the control unit 41 acquires the X-ray image G and the collection position information C of the plurality of specimen samples. After that, the process proceeds to step S7. If the processing of steps S1 and S2 shown in FIG. 6 has already been performed in order to display the registration status of sample collection position information C, the control unit 41 performs the processing of steps S5 and S6. Instead, the process starts from step S7.

In step S7, the control unit 41 displays the X-ray image G that enables identification of the sampling positions of the specimen samples and the sampling position information C of the plurality of specimen samples in the first display area F1, and the sample data including the identification information U. SD is displayed in the second display area F2. Next, in step S8, the control unit 41 acquires a plurality of thumbnail images TH corresponding to each of the plurality of X-ray images G, and displays the acquired plurality of thumbnail images TH in the third display region F3. After that, the process proceeds to step S9.

In step S9, when the specimen sample collection position is selected in the first display area F1, the control unit 41 causes the first display area F1 and the second display area F2 to correspond to the specimen specimen specified by the selection. The collection position of the specimen sample to be selected and the sample data SD of the specimen sample are highlighted. Next, in step S10, when the sampling position of the specimen sample is selected in the first display area F1, the control section 41 highlights the specimen specified by the selection in the third display area F3. Note that the processes of steps S7 and S8 may be processed in the same step. Further, the processes of step S9 and step S10 may be processed in the same step.

(Effect of the first embodiment)
The following effects can be obtained in the first embodiment.

In the first embodiment, as described above, the diagnostic imaging system 1 includes the X-ray imaging apparatus 2 that captures the X-ray image G of the subject T capable of determining the collection position information C of the specimen sample collected from the adrenal gland AG. acquires at least the display unit 42 including the first display area F1 and the second display area F2, the X-ray image G, and the specimen sample collection position information C, and converts the acquired specimen sample collection position information C to Based on this, control is performed to display the X-ray image G in the first display area F1 so that the sampling position of the specimen sample can be determined, and control is performed to display the sample data SD including the identification information U in the second display area F2. The control unit 41 controls the collection position information of the specimen sample on the X-ray image G by the operator based on whether the collection position information C corresponding to the specimen sample has been acquired. It is configured to display the registration status of C. Thereby, it is possible to visually grasp the registration status of the sampling position information C of the specimen sample in the X-ray image G in the second display area F2. As a result, a doctor or the like can easily grasp at a glance whether or not the sampling position information C of the sample is registered for the X-ray image G.

In addition, in the first embodiment, as described above, the control unit 41 displays the sample data SD in a list format, and in each row of the sample data SD displayed in the list format, collects the collection position information C is configured to display the registration status of This makes it possible to check the registration status of the collection position information C for each specimen in each row of the sample data SD, so that the doctor or the like can register the collection position information C of each specimen in the X-ray image G. It is possible to easily visually grasp whether or not it is performed.

Further, in the first embodiment, as described above, the control unit 41 displays the marker MS indicating the registration status of the collection position information C in the sample data SD displayed in the list format, and also displays the marker MS and the marker MS. The display mode of the display area DAM is configured to be displayed differently according to the registration status of the collection position information C. FIG. Thereby, the specimen specimen for which the registration of the collection position information C for the X-ray image G has been completed and the specimen specimen for which the registration of the collection position information C for the X-ray image G has not been completed can be displayed in an identifiable manner. can be done. As a result, since the display modes of the marker MS and the display area DAM of the marker MS differ according to the status of the collection position information C, a doctor or the like can check the display area DAM that displays the registration status of the collection position information C. , the registration status of the collection position information C can be easily and visually grasped for each sample.

Further, in the first embodiment, as described above, the sample analyzer 3 that analyzes the sample and generates the analysis result RA is further provided, and the control unit 41 keeps track of the progress of the analysis for each of the plurality of sample samples. It is configured to display PA. Accordingly, a doctor or the like can visually grasp the progress PA of the analysis of the specimen sample in addition to the registration status of the collection position information C for the X-ray image G. As a result, the status of the specimen sample can be grasped in detail.

Further, in the first embodiment, as described above, the control unit 41 identifiably displays at least whether or not the analysis is completed as the analysis progress PA for each of the plurality of specimen samples. It is configured. This allows a doctor or the like to easily ascertain at a glance whether or not the analysis has been completed for each sample. As a result, by checking the sample data SD, a doctor or the like can grasp which of the plurality of sample samples has been analyzed.

Further, in the first embodiment, as described above, the diagnostic image management method includes the step S1 of capturing the X-ray image G of the subject T from which the collection position information C of the specimen sample collected from the adrenal gland AG can be determined. , a step S2 of acquiring an X-ray image G and sampling position information C of a plurality of specimen samples; G is displayed in the first display area F1, and sample data SD including identification information U is displayed in the second display area F2; and a step S4 of displaying the registration status of the sampling position information C of the specimen sample in the X-ray image G performed by the operator. Thus, as in the diagnostic image system 1, a diagnostic image management method is provided in which it is possible to easily grasp at a glance whether or not the sampling position information C of the sample is registered for the X-ray image G. can provide.

[Second embodiment]
Next, a diagnostic imaging system 100 (see FIG. 1) according to a second embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 9. FIG. Unlike the above-described first embodiment in which the control unit 41 highlights the selected specimen sample by changing the display mode of the identification mark IM, in the second embodiment, the control unit 51 of the diagnostic imaging system 100 In addition to the identifying indicia IM, the row of sample data SD is configured to highlight the selected specimen sample by at least one of changing the display color, changing the font, blinking the characters, and magnifying the display. It is In addition, the same code|symbol is attached|subjected about the structure similar to the said 1st Embodiment, and description is abbreviate|omitted.

As shown in FIG. 9, in the second embodiment, in addition to the identification mark IM, the control unit 51 changes the row of the sample data SD at least by changing the display color, changing the font, blinking the characters, and enlarging the lines. Any of the displays are configured to highlight the selected analyte sample. In the example shown in FIG. 9, the selected sample is highlighted by changing the display color of the row of the sample data SD. For convenience, the example shown in FIG. 9 illustrates that the display color is changed by hatching the row of the selected specimen.

Other configurations of the second embodiment are the same as those of the first embodiment.

(Effect of Second Embodiment)
The following effects can be obtained in the second embodiment.

In the second embodiment, as described above, the control unit 51 is configured to highlight the selected specimen sample by changing the display color of the row of the sample data SD in addition to the identification mark IM. ing. As a result, in the sample data SD displayed as a list, it is possible to further emphasize and display the row in which the selected specimen sample is displayed. As a result, compared to the case where only the identification mark IM is highlighted, it is possible to enhance the effect of highlighting the row in which the selected sample is displayed. It is possible to more easily grasp the collection position and the specimen sample corresponding to the collection position.

Other effects of the second embodiment are the same as those of the first embodiment.

[Third embodiment]
Next, the diagnostic imaging system 110 (see FIG. 1) in the third embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 10. FIG. Unlike the first embodiment, in which the control unit 41 highlights the sampling position information C and the sample data SD of the specimen sample in the X-ray image G of the specimen specimen corresponding to one specimen specimen specified by selection, the The control unit 61 of the diagnostic imaging system 110 according to the third embodiment, when a plurality of specimen samples are selected, collects the collection position information C and the It is configured to highlight the sample data SD of the specimen sample. In addition, the same code|symbol is attached|subjected about the structure similar to the said 1st Embodiment, and description is abbreviate|omitted.

As shown in FIG. 10, in the third embodiment, when a plurality of specimen samples are selected, the control unit 61 collects the specimen samples corresponding to the plurality of specimen specimens specified by the selection in the X-ray image G. It is configured to highlight the position information C and sample data SD of the specimen sample, respectively. In addition, when a plurality of specimen samples are selected, the control unit 61 stores the collection position information C and sample data SD of the specimen samples in the X-ray image G of the specimen samples corresponding to the plurality of specimen specimens specified by the selection. , are configured to be highlighted in different display modes so as to be identifiable from each other.

In the example shown in FIG. 10, the identification marks IM corresponding to the plurality of selected specimen samples are displayed in bold lines, and the respective identification marks IM are displayed in different colors. In the example shown in FIG. 10, for the sake of convenience, the difference in display color of the identification mark IM is represented by drawing the identification mark IM with a thick line and hatching the identification mark IM. In the example shown in FIG. 10, the collection position information C includes an arrow C2 and an arrow C3 indicating the collection position of the specimen sample, and the control unit 61 identifies the arrow C2 and the arrow C3 respectively indicating the collection position of the specimen sample. Highlighted where possible. The control unit 61 also highlights the identification marks IM displayed in the thumbnail images TH so that they can be identified.

Other configurations of the third embodiment are the same as those of the first embodiment.

(Effect of the third embodiment)
The following effects can be obtained in the third embodiment.

In the third embodiment, as described above, when a plurality of specimen samples are selected, the control unit 61 collects the collection position information in the X-ray image G of the specimen samples corresponding to the plurality of specimen specimens specified by the selection. C and the sample data SD of the specimen sample are respectively highlighted. Accordingly, even when a doctor or the like selects a plurality of sample samples, the corresponding sample samples can be grasped at a glance in each display area (first display area F1, second display area F2, and third display area F3). be able to. As a result, compared to the case where only one specimen is highlighted, it is possible to select a plurality of specimens at once, thereby improving usability (convenience for the user).

Further, in the third embodiment, as described above, when a plurality of specimen samples are selected, the control unit 61 collects the specimen samples corresponding to the plurality of specimen specimens specified by the selection in the X-ray image G. The position information C and the sample data SD of the specimen sample are configured to be highlighted in different display modes so as to be identifiable from each other. As a result, even when a doctor or the like selects a plurality of sample samples, the sample samples in each display area (first display area F1, second display area F2, and third display area F3) are associated in a one-to-one relationship. be able to. As a result, even when a plurality of specimens are selected, it is possible to easily grasp the row of the collection position information C and the specimen data SD on the corresponding X-ray image G for each specimen.

Other effects of the third embodiment are the same as those of the first embodiment.

[Fourth embodiment]
Next, the diagnostic imaging system 120 (see FIG. 1) in the fourth embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 1, 5 and 11. FIG. The control unit 41 displays the registration status of the collection position information C of the specimen sample in the X-ray image G by the operator based on whether the collection position information C corresponding to the specimen sample has been acquired. Unlike the first embodiment, the control unit 71 of the diagnostic imaging system 120 in the fourth embodiment registers the collection position information C for the X-ray image G by the operator's input, and adds the collection position information to the X-ray image G. C is configured to display that there is an unregistered specimen when there is an unregistered specimen. In addition, the same code|symbol is attached|subjected about the structure similar to the said 1st Embodiment, and description is abbreviate|omitted.

In the fourth embodiment, the control unit 71 registers the collection position information C with respect to the X-ray image G by the operator's input, and when there is a specimen sample for which the collection position information C is not registered in the X-ray image G, , it is configured to display that there is an unregistered specimen sample.

Specifically, the control unit 71 is configured to receive an input operation by an operator. The control unit 71 registers the collection position information C of the sample with respect to the X-ray image G based on the input by the operator's selection operation. Further, the control unit 71 terminates the registration of the collection position information C when the operator presses the edit end button.

Here, as shown in FIG. 5, when the operator completes the registration work (presses the edit end button) in a state where there is a specimen sample for which the collection position information C is not registered for the X-ray image G, The control unit 71 is configured to display a message as shown in FIG. Note that the message shown in FIG. 11 is merely an example, and any message may be displayed as long as the operator can recognize that there is a specimen sample whose collection position information C is not registered.

Next, referring to FIG. 12, a process of displaying that there is a specimen sample whose collection position information C is not registered by the control unit 71 will be described.

In step S<b>11 , the control unit 71 receives an operator's registration completion operation. Next, in step S12, the control unit 71 determines whether or not there is a specimen sample for which the collection position information C is not registered for the X-ray image G. If there is a sample for which the collection position information C is not registered for the X-ray image G, the process proceeds to step S12. If there is no specimen sample for which the collection position information C is not registered for the X-ray image G, the process ends.

In step S12, the control unit 71 displays that there is a specimen sample whose collection position information C is not registered, and ends the process.

Other configurations of the fourth embodiment are the same as those of the first embodiment.

(Effect of the fourth embodiment)
The following effects can be obtained in the fourth embodiment.

In the fourth embodiment, as described above, the control unit 71 registers the collection position information C for the X-ray image G by the operator's input, and the collection position information C is not registered for the X-ray image G. It is configured to display that an unregistered specimen exists when there is a specimen. As a result, a doctor or the like can visually recognize that there is an omission in the registration of the collection position information C for the X-ray image G before completing the registration operation. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of omission of registration of the collection position information C for the X-ray image G. As a result, it is possible to prevent the collection position of the specimen sample from being identified and the collection position information C to be registered with respect to the X-ray image G.

Other effects of the fourth embodiment are the same as those of the first embodiment.

[Fifth embodiment]
Next, the diagnostic imaging system 130 (see FIG. 1) in the fifth embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 13. FIG. Unlike the first embodiment, in which the control unit 41 identifiably displays at least whether the analysis is completed as the progress PA of the specimen sample analysis, the control of the diagnostic imaging system 130 in the fifth embodiment The unit 81 is configured to display, as the analysis progress PA for each of a plurality of sample samples, any of the state before analysis of the sample, during analysis of the sample, and completion of analysis of the sample. In addition, the same code|symbol is attached|subjected about the structure similar to the said 1st Embodiment, and description is abbreviate|omitted.

As shown in FIG. 13 , in the fifth embodiment, the control unit 81 sets the analysis progress PA for each of a plurality of sample samples, before analysis of the sample, during analysis of the sample, and completion of analysis of the sample. is configured to display either The analysis status progress PA changes as the specimen sample analysis progresses. The control unit 81 monitors the status of sample analysis by the sample analyzer 3, and changes the content displayed in the display area DAS every time the progress PA of the analysis status changes. That is, the control unit 81 displays "before analysis" in the display area DAS before the analysis of the specimen sample is started. Further, the control unit 81 changes the display of the display area DAS from "before analysis" to "under analysis" when the analysis of the specimen sample is started. Further, when the analysis of the specimen sample is completed, the control unit 81 changes the display of the display area DAS from "under analysis" to "analysis completed".

Other configurations of the fifth embodiment are the same as those of the first embodiment.

(Effect of the fifth embodiment)
The following effects can be obtained in the fifth embodiment.

In the fifth embodiment, as described above, for each of a plurality of specimen samples, the control unit 81 sets the analysis progress status PA to any one of before analysis of the specimen sample, during analysis of the specimen sample, and completion of analysis of the specimen sample. is configured to display By configuring in this way, a doctor or the like can visually grasp whether a specimen sample for which analysis has not been completed is before analysis or is being analyzed.

Other effects of the fifth embodiment are the same as those of the first embodiment.

[Sixth embodiment]
Next, the diagnostic imaging system 140 (see FIG. 1) in the sixth embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 14. FIG. Unlike the first embodiment, in which the control unit 41 identifiably displays at least whether the analysis is completed as the analysis progress PA of the specimen sample, the control of the diagnostic imaging system 140 in the sixth embodiment The unit 91 is configured to display the analysis process in progress among the analysis processes by the sample analyzer 3 as an analysis progress PA for each of the plurality of specimen samples. In addition, the same code|symbol is attached|subjected about the structure similar to the said 1st Embodiment, and description is abbreviate|omitted.

In the sixth embodiment, the control unit 91 is configured to display the analysis process in progress among the analysis processes by the sample analyzer 3 as the analysis progress PA for each of a plurality of specimen samples. .

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 13, the control unit 91 sets the analysis progress PA as the analysis process of before registration, during pretreatment, during LC analysis, during MS analysis, before approval, and after analysis completion. The corresponding steps are configured to display the ongoing analysis step as an analysis progress PA. Note that “before registration” is the state before the identification information U is read in the sample analyzer 3 . Further, "under pretreatment" is a state in which the process of performing the necessary treatment for analyzing the specimen sample is in progress. "Under LC analysis" is a state in which the process of separating the specimen sample in the LC section 31 is in progress. "Under MS analysis" is a state in which the analysis in the MS unit 32 is in progress. "Before approval" is the state before the analysis is completed and the obtained analysis result RA is approved. Further, "analysis completed" is a state in which the analysis is completed and the obtained analysis result RA is approved.

Note that the sample analyzer 3 may not include the LC section 31 and the MS section 32 in some cases. If the sample analyzer 3 does not include the LC section 31 and the MS section 32, the control section 81 may display each step performed by the sample analyzer 3. FIG.

Other configurations of the sixth embodiment are the same as those of the first embodiment.

(Effect of the sixth embodiment)
The following effects can be obtained in the sixth embodiment.

In the sixth embodiment, as described above, the control unit 81 displays the analysis process in progress among the analysis processes by the sample analyzer 3 as the analysis progress PA for each of the plurality of specimen samples. is configured to This allows a doctor or the like to visually grasp the analysis status of the specimen sample in detail.

Other effects of the sixth embodiment are the same as those of the first embodiment.

[Modification]
It should be noted that the embodiments disclosed this time should be considered as examples and not restrictive in all respects. The scope of the present invention is indicated by the scope of the claims rather than the above description of the embodiments, and includes all modifications (modifications) within the scope and meaning equivalent to the scope of the claims.

For example, in the first to sixth embodiments, when the operator selects a specimen sample in the first display area F1, the control unit 41 (51, 61, 71, 81, 91) In the display area F1, the second display area F2, and the third display area F3, an example of a configuration for highlighting the collection position information C of the specimen sample specified by selection and the specimen sample in the sample data SD has been shown. The invention is not limited to this. For example, when the sample data SD is selected in the second display area F2, the control unit 41 (51, 61, 71, 81, 91) controls the first display area F1, the second display area F2 and the third display area F2. In the region F3, it is not necessary to highlight the sample collection position information C of the sample specified by selection and the sample in the sample data SD.

Further, when the operator selects a specimen sample in the third display area F3, the control unit 41 (51, 61, 71, 81, 91) controls the first display area F1, the second display area F2, and the The third display area F3 may be configured to highlight the collection position information C of the sample specified by selection and the sample in the sample data SD. That is, even when the sample is selected in any one of the first display region F1, the second display region F2, and the third display region F3, the control unit 41 (51, 61, 71, 81, 91) In the first display area F1, the second display area F2, and the third display area F3, the collection position information C of the sample specified by selection and the sample in the sample data SD may be highlighted.

Further, in the above-described first to sixth embodiments, an example of the configuration in which the control unit 41 (51, 61, 71, 81, 91) displays the thumbnail image TH in the third display area F3 has been described. The invention is not limited to this. For example, the control unit 41 (51, 61, 71, 81, 91) does not have to display the thumbnail image TH in the third display area F3. Also, the display unit 42 does not have to include the third display area F3.

Further, in the first to sixth embodiments, an example of a configuration in which the control unit 41 (51, 61, 71, 81, 91) displays the sample data SD in a list format is shown, but the present invention is not limited to this. Not limited. The control unit 41 (51, 61, 71, 81, 91) does not have to display the sample data SD in list form.

Further, in the first to sixth embodiments, an example of a configuration in which the control unit 41 (51, 61, 71, 81, 91) displays the sample data SD including the analysis result RA was shown, but the present invention It is not limited to this. The control unit 41 (51, 61, 71, 81, 91) may be configured to display the sample data SD that does not include the analysis result RA. The sample data SD should include at least the identification information U of the specimen sample and the registration status of the collection position information C. FIG.

In addition, in the above-described first to sixth embodiments, an example of a configuration in which the control unit 41 (51, 61, 71, 81, 91) displays the sample data SD including the progress PA of the specimen sample analysis is shown. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The control unit 41 (51, 61, 71, 81, 91) may be configured to display sample data SD that does not include the analysis progress PA of the specimen sample.

Further, in the above-described first to sixth embodiments, an example of a configuration in which one identification mark IM corresponding to one specimen sample is displayed in any one of a plurality of thumbnail images TH is shown. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, as shown in FIG. 15, identification marks IM with the same number corresponding to one specimen may be displayed in a plurality of thumbnail images TH. When an identification mark IM marked with the same number corresponding to one specimen sample is selected in a plurality of thumbnail images TH, the controller 41 (51, 61, 71, 81, 91) may be configured to highlight the identification mark IM having the same number in a plurality of thumbnail images TH.

Further, in the above-described first to sixth embodiments, an example of a configuration in which the control unit 41 (51, 61, 71, 81, 91) is provided in the workstation 4 installed in the operating room R1 has been described. The invention is not limited to this. For example, as shown in FIG. 16, the control unit 41 (51, 61, 71, 81, 91) controls the diagnostic information processing device 5 connected to the X-ray imaging device 2 and the sample analyzer 3 via the network N. may be provided in The diagnostic information processing apparatus 5 includes a control section 52 , a display section 53 , an operation section 54 , a storage section 55 and a communication section 56 . The diagnostic information processing device 5 is configured in the same manner as the workstation 4 except that the reading unit 46 is not provided. By configuring the control unit 52 in the same manner as the control unit 41 (51, 61, 71, 81, 91), the sampling position information C and the sample data SD of the specimen corresponding to the specimen specified by selection are emphasized. may be configured to display With this configuration, a diagnosis can be made by a doctor or the like in a state in which the collection position of the specimen sample and the sample data SD can be easily grasped. Also, when explaining to a patient or the like, it is possible to explain in a state in which the collection position of the specimen sample and the sample data SD can be easily grasped.

Further, in the above-described first to sixth embodiments, an example of a configuration in which the control unit 41 (51, 61, 71, 81, 91) displays the collection position information C as a circle C1 on the X-ray image G is shown. Although shown, the invention is not so limited. For example, the first display region F1 may be configured to display the coordinate values of the sampling position of the specimen sample separately from the X-ray image G. In the case of a configuration in which coordinate values are displayed as the collection position information C, the control unit 41 (51, 61, 71, 81, 91) selects the corresponding collection position information based on the coordinate values selected by the operator. C and sample data SD may be configured to be highlighted. In addition, the control unit 41 (51, 61, 71, 81, 91) does not display the collection position information C in the first display area F1, and the operator selects the pixel of the coordinate value of the collection position information C. , collection location information C and sample data SD.

Further, in the first to sixth embodiments, the control unit 41 (51, 61, 71, 81, 91) determines whether or not the collection position information C is registered in the X-ray image G as the registration status. Although an example of the configuration to be displayed has been shown, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in the case of a specimen sample that does not require registration of the collection position information C in the X-ray image G, the control unit 41 (51, 61, 71, 81, 91) displays the collection position information C in the display area DAM of the marker MS. It may be configured to identifiably display that registration of is unnecessary. With this configuration, it is unnecessary to register the collection position information C in the X-ray image G if the specimen sample requires registration of the collection position information C in the X-ray image G and the registration is omitted. It is possible to easily grasp whether it is a specimen sample.

Further, in the first to sixth embodiments, an example of a configuration in which the X-ray imaging apparatus 2 and the workstation 4 are directly connected by connecting the connecting portion 26e and the connecting portion 45 is shown. The invention is not limited to this. For example, the X-ray imaging apparatus 2 and workstation 4 may be connected via a network N.

Further, in the above-described second embodiment, an example of a configuration in which the control unit 51 highlights the selected specimen sample by changing the display color of the row of the sample data SD in addition to the identification mark IM is shown. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in addition to the identification mark IM, the control unit 51 is configured to highlight the selected specimen sample by changing the character style, blinking the characters, or enlarging the row of the sample data SD. may have been

Further, in the first to sixth embodiments, an example of a configuration in which "○" or "-" is displayed in the display area DAS as the analysis progress PA, but the present invention is not limited to this. . For example, as shown in FIG. 17, instead of providing the display area DAS, the analysis progress PA may be displayed by changing the display mode of the analysis result RA. Specifically, the analysis result RA may be displayed in a different color to distinguish between the “before approval” status and the “analysis completed” status. In FIG. 17, for the sake of convenience, the difference in the display color of the analysis result RA is represented by whether or not it is a white character. That is, the analysis result RA1 displayed in normal characters indicates that the status is "pre-approval". Further, the analysis result RA2 displayed in white characters indicates that the status is "analysis completed". Further, in the analysis result RA of FIG. 17, the analysis result RA3 displayed with "-" indicates that the status is "before analysis".

1, 100, 110, 120, 130, 140 diagnostic imaging system 2 X-ray imaging apparatus (radiation imaging apparatus)
3 sample analyzer 41, 51, 61, 71, 81, 91 control unit 42 display unit AG adrenal gland (organ)
C Sampling position information F1 First display area F2 Second display area F3 Third display area G X-ray image (radiation image)
RA Analysis result T Specimen U Identification information (information that can identify each of a plurality of specimen samples)

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a radiographic apparatus for capturing a radiographic image of a subject ;
a display unit including at least a first display area and a second display area;
and a control unit,
The control unit determines whether collection position information corresponding to a plurality of specimen samples collected from an organ is registered with respect to a radiographic image showing the collection positions of the specimen samples among the radiographic images. and sample data including information for identifying each of the plurality of specimen samples, indicating whether or not the registration of the collection position information of the specimen specimen in the radiographic image performed by an operator is completed. is configured to be displayed in the second display area,
The control unit further acquires the radiographic image and collection position information of the specimen sample registered in association with the radiographic image, and based on the acquired collection position information of the specimen sample and performing control to display the radiographic image and information indicating the collection position on the radiographic image based on the collection position information in the first display area so that the collection position of the specimen sample can be determined. A diagnostic imaging system configured to : The control unit is configured to display the sample data in a list format, and to display the registration status of the collection position information for each sample in each row of the sample data displayed in the list format. The diagnostic imaging system of Claim 1. The control unit displays, in the sample data displayed in a list format, a sign indicating the registration status of the collection position information, and changes the display mode of the sign and the display area of the sign to the registration status of the collection position information. 3. The diagnostic imaging system of claim 2, wherein the diagnostic imaging system is configured to display differently depending on. The control unit registers the collection position information with respect to the radiographic image by an operator's input, and if there is the specimen sample for which the collection position information is not registered in the radiographic image, the unregistered specimen 2. The diagnostic imaging system of Claim 1, configured to indicate the presence of a sample. further comprising a specimen analyzer that analyzes the specimen sample and generates an analysis result;
2. The diagnostic imaging system according to claim 1, wherein said controller is configured to display progress of analysis for each of said plurality of specimen samples. 6. The diagnostic image according to claim 5, wherein the control unit is configured to identifiably display at least whether or not the analysis is completed as the analysis progress status for each of the plurality of specimen samples. system. The control unit is configured to display any one of before analysis of the specimen sample, during analysis of the specimen sample, and completion of analysis of the specimen sample as an analysis progress status for each of the plurality of specimen samples. 6. The diagnostic imaging system of claim 5, wherein: 6. The control unit according to claim 5, wherein the control unit is configured to display an analysis process in progress among analysis processes by the sample analyzer for each of the plurality of specimen samples as an analysis progress. diagnostic imaging systems. obtaining a radiographic image of a subject ;
by an operator based on whether or not the collection position information corresponding to a plurality of specimen samples collected from an organ is registered with respect to a radiographic image showing the collection positions of the specimen samples among the radiographic images. The registration status indicating whether or not the registration of the collection position information of the specimen sample in the radiographic image to be performed has been completed, as specimen data including information that can identify each of the plurality of specimen specimens, at least: displaying in the second display area of a display unit including a first display area and a second display area;
a step of obtaining the radiographic image and collection position information of the specimen sample registered in association with the radiographic image ;
information indicating the collection position on the radiographic image based on the radiographic image and the collection position information so that the collection position of the specimen sample can be determined based on the acquired collection position information of the specimen sample; in the first display area.

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