DICOM Viewer (Medical Image Viewer)
Software that displays and evaluates medical images in DICOM standard.
DICOM Viewer is imaging software that allows for the opening and examination of medical images in DICOM standard. It supports the diagnostic process with tools such as windowing, measurement, comparison, and 3D reconstruction.
Viewers can be for diagnostic purposes or for clinical sharing and typically work in integration with PACS.
Other names / abbreviations: Medical Image Viewer.
What is it used for?
DICOM Viewer allows for detailed examination of images by physicians, measurement and evaluation, and comparison of different studies.
Key features
- Image examination tools: Windowing, zooming, measurement.
- Comparison: Side-by-side evaluation with previous studies.
- 3D reconstruction: Creating volumetric images from slices (in supported versions).
- PACS connection: Retrieving and viewing images from archives.
Integration and standards
DICOM Viewer (Medical Image Viewer) does not operate in isolation; it typically exchanges data with the following systems and processes:
Frequently referenced standards and regulations:
- DICOM
- KVKK
Benefits provided
- Detailed image examination
- Comparative evaluation
- Accessible imaging
Selection and evaluation criteria
Main criteria considered when evaluating a DICOM viewer (medical image viewer):
- Suitability for diagnostic use
- Performance
- PACS integration
- Measurement/toolset
Points to consider
- It is important for the viewer to be of suitable quality for diagnostic use.
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What is DICOM Viewer?
It is software that displays medical images in DICOM standard and provides evaluation tools.
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