A multimodality imaging phantom is disclosed which is useful for
calibrating devices for imaging vascular conduits. The phantom is
compatible with X-ray, ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging
techniques. It allows testing, calibration, and inter-modality
comparative study of imaging devices, in static or dynamic flow
conditions. It also provides a geometric reference for evaluation of
accuracy of imaging devices. The tissue-mimicking material is preferably
an agar-based solidified gel. A vessel of known desired geometry runs
throughout the gel and is connected to an inlet and outlet at its
extremities for generating a flow circulation in the vessel. Said phantom
also contains fiducial markers detectable in the above-mentioned
modalities. The markers are preferably made of glass and are embedded in
a layer of agar gel containing a fat component. The markers are implanted
at precise known locations to allow identification and orientation of
plane views, and they can be used for calibration, resealing and fusion
of 3D images obtained from different modalities, and 3D image
reconstruction from angiographic plane views. Also disclosed is a process
for manufacturing said phantom.