A method and apparatus for lesion or organ definition for the purpose of
radiation treatment planning localization and treatment position
verification. The apparatus uses a combination of an ultrasound imaging
system and a diagnostic imaging system to acquire localization ultrasound
images referenced in the coordinate space of the diagnostic imaging
system through the use of a position sensing system. The method compares
the location of the lesion in the localization ultrasound images with the
position of the lesion in ultrasound images taken while the patient lies
on the treatment table of a therapy treatment unit, suggests corrective
measures to place the lesion in its intended treatment position and
executes the correction upon confirmation from qualified personnel.