An Investigation Into Dielectric Assessment of Permittivity and Conductivity in Human Using a Novel Electrical Capacitance Tomography Scanner

Summary

The goal of this observational study is to investigate the ability of a the Z-scanner to identify and differentiate cancer and benign lesions from healthy breast tissue based on permittivity. The main questions it aims to answer are: 1. Determine the permittivity values of the Z-scanner associated with healthy, benign, and malignant tissue in human breasts. 2. Determine the repeatability, reproducibility, inter-and intra-operator variability of the Z-scanner.

Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria:

* Attending a symptomatic clinic or other appointment at a participating breast clinic site
* Assigned female sex at time of birth
* Aged 18 years or older at time of scan
* Willing, able and mentally competent to read, understand, and provided informed consent in English

Exclusion Criteria:

* Participants who have undergone biopsy less than 14 days before the Z-scanner scan
* Participants with implanted electronics
* Participants with breast implants
* Participants with nipple piercings (unless they are removed prior to the scan)
* Participants who are lactating
* Pregnant participants by verbal confirmation
* Participants with pacemakers
* Participants with open breast wound
* Participants who had previous breast surgery (mastectomy, lumpectomy)

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