Stereoscopic Visualization Using BodyViz and Clinical Embolization of Benign Brain Tumors

 

Tejendra Gill & Alexandra Ulmet

Tested Studies in Laboratory Teaching, 2017, Volume 38

Abstract

Clinically induced embolization of benign tumors is a promising procedure which reduces the risk of malignancy. Both physical and chemoembolysis obviate the need for surgery and are the preferred choices depending on the location and accessibility of the tumor. This paper discusses the concept of embolization and its advantages from a clinical perspective. BodyViz, a software which allows stereoscopic visualization of 3D images of CT scans and MRI data, was used in this study to explore images of brain tumor in a patient. Students enrolled in the Human Anatomy & Physiology laboratory and lecture courses at the University of Houston have access to this state-of-the-art diagnostic tool for educational purposes.

Keywords:  tumor, embolization, BodyViz, stereoscopic visualization

University of Houston (2016)